RECIPE: SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES. Sept. 15, 2014 4:38 PM PT . Share via Close extra sharing options. ... Since 1987, we’ve printed four slightly different molasses cookie recipes. One version, ...

Using a teaspoon, gently spoon icing onto cookies. Let them air dry until set, about an hour. You could also decorate these cookies with holiday sprinkles.. Tip: Tender cookies may not look ...

Soft and cake-like, these molasses cookies have a hint of gingerbread flavor. One bite and you know it's the holiday season. The simple frosting on top adds just the right amount of sweetness to ...

This recipe—and helpful tips—will teach you how to make molasses cookies that your family will request all year long. What Is a Molasses Cookie? Molasses cookies date back to the late 1800s.

Preparation. Step 1. Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies. 3/4 cup shortening. 1 cup brown sugar. 1 egg. 1/2 cup molasses. 2 1/2 cups flour. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon ground ginger ...

When a friend brought me one of her molasses cookies, first, I swooned. When I recovered, I demanded the recipe. She rarely cooks from recipes, but this is one she ...

Ingredients1 1/2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/3 cup blackstrap molasses 2 1/4 cups ...

Warm spices and molasses come together in this cookie recipe in a beautiful flavor medley. The molasses imparts a deeply sweet character balanced by a mix of ginger, cloves and nutmeg.