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Molasses Creams

By: Virgina Krites 
"This is one of my favorite cookie recipes - making these treats seems to put me in a holiday mood. Maybe it's the soft centers, or perhaps the spicy aroma of ginger and cloves. Whatever the case, a few Molasses Creams and a glass of milk or cup of warm tea always hit the spot!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup light molasses
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and molasses and mix thoroughly. Blend in dry ingredients. Roll into walnut-sized balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until done (centers will be slightly soft).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients until creamy. Frost cookies while warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Mark in WI   view full review
I also skipped the icing. Adjusting the spices seem like a good idea for second batch or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by LauraJLS   view full review
I gave this four stars because the cookies were yummy! The icing, however, was horrible. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by MEWHOJEN   view full review
Skipped the frosting - seemed sweet enough on its own. one of my favorite Taste of Home...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by ajfire92   view full review
This was my first time making these, and they didn't turn out quite like I had hoped. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by Alycat123   view full review
Great recipe! I also used 1/2 wheat flour and 1/2 Splenda and the cookies were perfect. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by srd1988   view full review
Good recipe, but I ended up under baking the first batch with the time specified. Baked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by mom   view full review
Very good, however I did cut the butter in half and added shortening for the other half. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by bakerschmaker23   view full review
This was a great recipe! I omitted the icing when I tasted the cookies and they were delish by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by MOMMYBRYAN   view full review
This is one of my all-time favorite cookies for Christmas - I've been making them for years...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Wendy319   view full review
These are fantastic! They were a huge hit at our New Year's party. My only substitutions...

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