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Submitted by suziekyu

Slice-and-bake molasses cookies with brown sugar, ginger, and a deep rich molasses flavor. Chill the dough, slice thin, and bake until the edges crisp up beautifully.

YIELD

24 servings

PREP

70 min

COOK

10 min

READY

80 min

These old-school slice-and-bake molasses cookies skip the fuss of rolling and cutting. You mix a simple dough with brown sugar, ginger, and a generous pour of molasses, then shape it into a log and chill until firm.

Slicing the dough thin is key here. Thin rounds crisp at the edges while staying just slightly chewy in the center. The ginger adds a warm bite that plays off the deep, bittersweet molasses flavor.

Refrigerating the dough for at least an hour keeps the slices clean and even. If the dough softens while you work, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.

Kitchen Tips

  • Roll the dough log on parchment paper so you can wrap it tightly without sticking.
  • For crispier cookies, slice them paper-thin. For chewier ones, cut slightly thicker rounds.
  • The dough log freezes well for up to a month. Slice and bake straight from frozen, adding a minute or two to the bake time.
  • Let cookies cool completely on the pan before moving them. They firm up as they cool.

Variations

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon and cloves for a spiced holiday version.
  • Roll the dough log in coarse sugar before chilling for sparkly, crunchy edges.
  • Swap half the molasses for honey for a lighter, more floral sweetness.

Ingredients

1 237
¾ 177
CUP ML MOLASSES
79
CUP ML BROWN SUGAR *
2 10
TEASPOONS ML BAKING SODA
1 5
TEASPOON ML GINGER
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
3 710
1 1
LARGE EACH EGG

Directions

Blend all dry ingredients, cut in shortening.

Add molasses and egg.

Form into a roll and refrigerate.

Slice thin and bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Comments


anonymous

I made these cookies today and followed the recipe to a tee except i just put the dough int he fridge then took it out and made balls, and I have to say they came out perfect! I recommend this recipe highly!

happyzhangbo

How many cookies did you make?

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 28g (1.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 89 4% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
 
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