You are not seeing things folks. Yes I, MapleMouseMama, am posting another recipe. Do not be alarmed. The world as we know it is not changing. I just wanted to share my hubby’s Marvelous Molasses Cookies with you. 🙂 Now I will admit that I did not make this batch, but I have helped in the past. It is actually probably better that he do the baking anyway. Someday I will tell you about the pie crust I made that turned a lovely shade of grey ( and not lovely like 50 Shades either..) But for now check out this yummy recipe, try it out and let me know how it goes! The only downside of this recipe is that it is not egg free, therefore Master William can not have them, but we are on the hunt for a great egg free recipe he can have.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup margarine, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, sugar and the egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger on a piece of wax paper, then blend it all into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough in the fridge for 1 hour. Let it be noted that we have left the covered dough in the fridge for a couple of days and it still makes some great cookies. 🙂
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar ( the kids love to help with this part ). Place the cookie balls two inches apart on an un-greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are cracked. Cool your cookies on wire racks and then enjoy! This recipe is supposed to yield 5 dozen cookies, but we have never produced that many. That probably has something to do with the kids making the balls. 🙂
What is your most favorite cookie to bake? Or eat?
FT&PD
Suz
Gemma says
And…you…are…the molasses cookie judge, Suz! 🙂 I will try this recipe someday…..but……..question…..did you try making them with egg substitute? I think William looks like he would LOVE to try one! 🙂
MapleMouseMama says
But of course Gem 🙂 I am the judge of all good things 🙂 We did not make this with the egg substitute, but will have to give it a try..
Jennifer Van Huss says
YUM!!! Ginger Molasses cookies are my go to cookie when I do a cookie exchange. Are yours slightly chewy inside or a fully crunch cookie?
MapleMouseMama says
Actually Jennifer they are both, LOL, but I like them either way. 🙂
Flojean Ferrey says
Suzanne, I am going to try this recipe but I’ll try an egg substitute and let you know how they turn out. I always made “Peanut Butter” cookies, but they don’t last long enough to make anymore, besides William can’t have them. Maybe you can let me know the name of the product that is the substitute for peanut butter, and I can give that a try.
MapleMouseMama says
That is a great idea Mom! I have to admit I have never given the peanut butter substitutes to William before, but maybe it is worth a try. You can either use Wow Butter or Sun Butter. We shall talk..
Randa says
Those sounds delicious, I’m going to have to give them a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
MapleMouseMama says
My pleasure Randa 🙂
kathy downey says
thanks for the recipe,i will make these this weekend when the grandkids come over,thanks
MapleMouseMama says
Awesome, I hope they enjoy them Kathy!
Suz
Jenna Em says
I’ve never tried molasses before in my baking, but I’m sure that it would give it a nice flavour. Your recipe looks great!
MapleMouseMama says
Thanks Jenna, it is pretty tasty..
Maya Fitz says
Glad to hear I’m not the only mom who doesn’t bake 😉 These look yummy. Love that your kids help make it. We also can never get the batch size right. Especially since my hubby LOVES eating raw dough 😉
MapleMouseMama says
LOL Maya, yup cooking is not my first love 🙂 It is always more fun when the kids help out and usually results in a awesome photos!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
I’ve never tried these kind before but, would love to. Hmm, we love chocolate chip oatmeal. 😀
MapleMouseMama says
Chocolate chip oatmeal is a favorite of mine to Nancy!
Christine McN says
Ohhh! Molasses cookies are one of my faves!!!
MapleMouseMama says
🙂
diane says
Thank you for the recipe! I will definitely try these out.
MapleMouseMama says
Great, I hope you enjoy them Diane 🙂
Bree Stegman says
cookies look great, love gingersnaps myself
MapleMouseMama says
Mmmm those are always yummy 🙂
Laurie B says
Thank you for sharing. My kids and hubby will love this!
MapleMouseMama says
Great, I hope you do! Thanks for stopping by!
lisa says
I have never tried molasses cookies. I’ve never heard of them. The recipe sounds pretty good. I’ll try it. Thanks.
MapleMouseMama says
They are devine Lisa! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
MapleMouseMama says
You will love them Lisa! Enjoy!
Dorothy Boucher says
wow those look delicious, yummy!!!! the recipe is easy enough and looks like the children got in on the act loll, thanks for share @tisonlyme143
MapleMouseMama says
Thank you Dorothy, they are yummy!
M.Clark says
My favorite cookie to eat is chocolate chip cookies, I also like Oreos. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
MapleMouseMama says
Thank you Megan, both great choices 🙂
Rosie says
oh yummy! I love molasses cookies I haven’t made them in a few years. For a while I would search the internet for the recipe with the most molasses! I’m not sure what my fav cookie would be, sometimes I think it is a plain sugar cookie, cooked just right that it is soft in the middle, pale, chewy and good to have with milk. Molasses are a close fav, too.
seham merzib says
looks so good!
kathy downey says
I made your cookies a few weeks ago and they are delicious
kathy downey says
These were delicious and im making another batch tomorow !!
Lynda Cook says
I love molasses cookies but have never made them myself, I think I should I have everything here!!
Linda H says
These are one of my favourite cookies!
Treen Goodwin says
I love molasses cookies , thanks for sharing , i might make these today , they sound scrumptious !
Debbie Bashford says
they look wonderful
sarah alexis says
Molasses is high in nutrients – that almost makes these cookies GOOD FOR YOU!!!! I love the idea of a good-for-you cookie! They also look like a lot of fun to make . Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Linda H says
I love molasses cookies but only seem to make them at Christmas.
kathy downey says
We love these and hubby makes them every second weekend for the grandkids.So much better for you than store bought cookies!
Linda H says
Putting these on my Christmas baking list to do!
Treen Goodwin says
Molasses cookies are a big hit in my Family , they are my fave , thanks for sharing the recipe i wanna try your recipe , they sound scrumptious 🙂
Shirley says
I love molasses cookies thank you for the recipe
Sandra Dufoe says
My Aunt use to make these they were so good but nobody could find her recipe have to try these see if they are close to her’s.
Viv Sluys says
My brother and his family eat a plant based diet so these are the perfect thing for me to bring to our family Christmas celebration today! I’m about to get baking… well once my kids are awake to help! My youngest hates missing baking!
Martha says
If you want to make them more Christmas dip them in white chocolatie & then sprinkle with crushed Christmas candy😊
Florence Cochrane says
These sound so yummy. Same spices my mom use to put in her buns. I may have to make these.
Shirley says
I love molasses cookies These look delicious
l p says
will have to try them soon. thanks
MapleMouseMama says
You will love them!