Ah, holiday molasses cookies are truly the best. I can hardly count the soft molasses cookies I’ve made and eaten this past month. they are SO good!
The best part is you can make a big batch and freeze it! these cookies bake beautifully from frozen.
The aroma of the spiced sweet cookies in the oven and the joy of sharing these holiday cookies with others will always hold a special place in my heart.
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Why you will love this recipe:
Straightforward – This recipe is so so easy!. Add all the ingredients to a mixer or a bowl with a whisk, divide into balls, freeze, and bake whenever you want within 3-6 months.
Super Tasty – Is there anything better than soft, sweet, freshly made molasses cookies?
Perfect for Hosting – This recipe makes the best hosting cookie recipe as it is easy to make a big batch, freezes beautifully, and bakes in 15 minutes straight out of the freezer!
It’s perfect for last-minute guests around the holidays, and perfectly accompanies any weekend feast, its mouthwatering smell is always a crowd-pleaser and devoured in minutes. Yum!
what is molasses?
It’s a popular sweetener with different types that can vary in flavor and strength.
Molasses is made from sugar cane during the sugar-making process.
The juice is extracted and boiled to make sugar crystals, leaving behind a thick, brown syrup that we know as molasses.
This process is repeated several times to create different types of molasses.
Interestingly, molasses contains some vitamins and minerals unlike refined sugar, which makes it a healthier alternative.
Blackstrap molasses
Blackstrap molasses has the highest concentration of vitamins and minerals due to its high intensity.
Now that you know a bit about molasses, you can choose the right type for your recipe.
What Are Substitutes for Molasses?
Suppose you are low on molasses and can’t run to the store. These easy substitutes will work in a pinch.
For savory dishes, replace one cup of molasses with the same amount of honey, or maple syrup.
For baked goods, substitute one cup of molasses with one cup of date syrup.
Date syrup is super versatile and will go great with these cookies.
Ingredients list:
- flour – All Purpose Flour is perfect for this recipe but any will do
- Butter – soft
- Blackstrap Molasses – click here to read more
- Egg
- Vanilla – high quality
- Sugar – any type of sugar you like
- Spices: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, all spice, black pepper
- Baking soda
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Mixing Bowl
Food safe zipper bags – to freeze
baking sheet
baking paper
Ice cream scoop (optional)
Attention all bakers!
Did you know that you can freeze your homemade cookies and have them taste just as amazing as they did when they were freshly baked?
Gone are the days of worrying about not having enough time to make cookies for your friends and family.
With this trick, you’ll always be prepared to whip up a batch of cookies in no time.
Not only will this save you time, but it’ll also save you stress.
Think of how proud you’ll feel when you can offer your guests a freshly made cookie without having to rush to the kitchen.
So, let’s all ditch the worry and start stocking up on tasty treats in the freezer.
Your future self will thank you for having the perfect solution to any cookie emergency!
which molasses should i use?
Choosing the right molasses can be confusing, but no worries, I’ve got you covered with some tips.
To achieve the best flavor, I suggest you go for an unsulphured or dark molasses like “robust” molasses.
While blackstrap molasses may be too intense for some recipes, it can work for others. I love three brands – Grandma’s, Brer Rabbit, and Wholesome – but it’s totally up to you!
If you want a darker color, try using Wholesome’s organic molasses. Just take a look at how dark my spiced molasses cookies turned out!
If you prefer a lighter color, Grandma’s brand may be a better fit.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Enjoy baking!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST soft drop molasses cookies
STEP 1
combine all the ingredients except the flour in a big bowl: soft butter, molasses, sugar, spices, baking soda, vanilla.
STEP 2
incorporate the flour into the mixture and ensure it is fully combined.
Use an ice cream scoop to form uniformly sized cookie balls and place them on a baking sheet.
The number of cookies you get will depend on the size of your ice cream scoop, but you should expect around 20 to 30 cookies in total.
STEP 3 – Freeze or Bake
if you wish to freeze your cookies scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet closely together and freeze on the baking sheet for around 30 minutes.
if you wish to bake the cookies right away bake them at 170c or 340F for 10-15 minutes.
take the cookies out when they are slightly firm to the touch
Storage:
Store in an air-tight container. Eat within 2-3 days for best results. Or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.
Freezing:
My favorite way to freeze cookies is before they are baked, you just can’t beat the smell of freshly baked cookies.
To freeze cookies, start by flash-freezing them (after step 2).
arrange cookie dough balls in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Pop the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the cookies are frozen solid.
Place frozen balls in a freezer-safe bag or container. To bake from frozen—just increase the recipe’s cooking time by 3-4 minutes (15-19 minutes).
next time you have a craving, you’ll have an emergency stash of deliciousness waiting for you! Whether it’s Chocolate French Macarons, Butter Cookies, or any other type of cookie, freezing them will give them an extra hint of freshness and crunch.
I hope that you found this information to be helpful and that you enjoy making some of the best soft molasses cookies you’ve eaten!
If you try this recipe and love it, I would love if you could come back and give it 5 stars!
The BEST soft molasses cookies (Freezable & Easy)
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Food safe zipper bags - to freeze
- Baking Sheet
- Baking Paper
- Ice cream scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup flour 188 grams
- 115 grams soft butter 12 cup
- 3 tbsp Blackstrap Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla perferably high quality
- 0.75 cup Sugar any type of sugar you like
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp all spice optionl
- a pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Baking soda
Instructions
- combine all the ingredients except the flour in a big bowl: soft butter, molasses, sugar, spices, baking soda, vanilla.
- incorporate the flour into the mixture and ensure it is fully combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop to form uniformly sized cookie balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- The number of cookies you get will depend on the size of your ice cream scoop, but you should expect around 20 to 30 cookies in total.
- if you wish to freeze your cookies scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet closely together and freeze on the baking sheet for around 30 minutes.
- if you wish to bake the cookies right away bake them at 170c or 340F for 10-15 minutes.
- take the cookies out when they are slightly firm to the touch and let them cool and firm up before serving
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