Canadian Molasses Cookies Recipe
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Canadian Molasses Cookies

By: Manny 
"This recipe comes from Prince Edward Island and contains no butter."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and egg. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture. Mix until well blended. Spoon the dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes before removing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 45 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by BJEANADAMS   view full review
I am not an intuitive cook, so follow new recipes exactly. We like the rich molasses taste,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by HEYLER   view full review
I just made a batch of these wonderful cookies. I could not believe how easy it was and how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by JENNYTEE   view full review
Loved it! Tastes a lot like a big chewy ginger snap. Some tips: for best results, don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by GREENEYC   view full review
I used half whole wheat flour, half white flour, threw in a cup of raisins, and some extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by Melissa Thornton   view full review
I used 1/2 tablespoon fresh (well, frozen fresh then dethawed) minced ginger root and mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by SHERRYVOGT   view full review
I was very skeptical when I read this recipe, and I decided to use up the little bit of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2003 by MOM2THREE   view full review
This recipe was simple to make. I made it all in one bowl and didn't even have to use a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by RSKINGER   view full review
Sticky? Yes. Very strong molasses flavor? Yes. Lacking 'oomph'? Yes. I found these cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by ETZNAB   view full review
Very good cookie but a bit on the sweet side. I've had good results with lowering the amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by HEZBEAR   view full review
These cookies are very soft and a bit sticky. They taste great and are very easy to make. The...

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