Best Soft Molasses Jumbles Recipes

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MOLASSES JUMBLES



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These cookies are very old-fashioned. Eating them is like eating a bit of history, or so my partner tells me. There was a time when molasses was the main sweetener for many people.

Provided by Arthur Bruso

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses (you can use any kind of molasses you prefer. Light molasses makes a brown, delicate flavored cookie;)
1 egg
2 teaspoons powdered ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring the butter to room temperature so that it is soft.
  • Cream the butter with the brown sugar.
  • Stir in the molasses.
  • Add the egg.
  • Measure out the flour and add to the butter/molasses mixture.
  • Stir until partially blended.
  • Add the milk and blend well.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 min.
  • or until set in the center (no imprint remains when lighty touched with a finger).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 130.5, Carbohydrate 10.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3

SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES



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I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade cookies for morning and afternoon coffee, and these were the first to disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup dark molasses
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GIANT MOLASSES COOKIES



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My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These chewy molasses cookies are also great for shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans. , Shape into 2-in. balls and roll in coarse sugar. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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