Favorite Molasses Cookies Recipe
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Favorite Molasses Cookies

By: Marjorie Jenkins 
"Favorite Molasses Cookies, from Marjorie Jenkins of Lees Summit, Missouri, are chewy inside, crisp outside."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
  2. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by CANINECLOWNS   view full review
This is truly the perfect molasses cookie. I followed the recipe exactly and they baked to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by rowansue   view full review
I give this one three stars because they were far to greasy. If I used this recipe again, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by A. Sanita   view full review
WOW!!! This is THE BEST molasses cookie ever! It's not only very tastey, but easy to make. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Jennifer   view full review
Awesome recipe! I used cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla to flavor cookies. Used 1/2c applesauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by Linda   view full review
Wonderful flavor, not overpowered by molasses or spices. Chewy yet crisp texture. Just be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by Brooklynj   view full review
WOW! I needed to use up my molasses and I'm sure glad I came across this recipe! They turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by Erika Cole   view full review
These are some very tasty cookies! I added candied ginger but otherwise followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by BrandiNJ   view full review
Perfect for Christmas! So moist and chewey!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Magpie   view full review
I bumped up the spices on this rather vigorously, but beyond that? A new favorite for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by NEAMOSRU   view full review
These were good but not my favorite cookies however I have never had or made molasses cookies...

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