Molasses Cookies

Cookie Recipes | 0 comments

These are my favorite cookies. The recipe is from my Aunt Bessie. She often makes them and brings me a bag full when I see her. Well, sure I could make them for myself, but it just wouldn’t be the same!

Molasses Cookies

Joan Donogh
Cookies with molasses, oatmeal and spices
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups oatmeal
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Heat molasses in microwave or on the stove. Stir in baking soda. Set aside. Note: the baking soda makes it puff up, so heat in a larger bowl.
  • Mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oatmeal in a large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Stir in molasses. Add unbeaten eggs. Mix well.
  • Roll in balls. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




More Recipes

Thimble Cookies

These are called thimble cookies because the indents in the cookies were traditionally made with a thimble. If you don’t have a thimble, you can use the end of a wooden spoon.

Chocolate Shortbread

What could be better than a shortbread cookie? A chocolate shortbread cookie!

Cherry Flips

Tasty cookies with a hidden maraschino cherry inside.

Pecan Puffs

Tasty shortbread puffs with pecans, rolled in sugar.

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

If you are in a hurry, you can use chocolate chips instead of chocolate chunks and they will be just as tasty.

Mocha Disks

Tasty cookies flavored with chocolate and coffee, and rolled in chopped walnuts – great for Christmas, or any time.

Butter Balls

I don’t know where this recipe came from, but it has been made and enjoyed by my family for as long as I can remember.

Hershey Kiss Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter – always a favorite, and this recipe is no exception. Peanut butter cookies with a Hershey’s Chocolate Kiss on top.

Java Jems

No-bake cookies with oatmeal, coconut and instant coffee.