Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies
Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies deliver a tender, chewy bite with deep molasses richness and warm hints of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The crackly sugar-coated exterior adds a light crunch that contrasts the soft center. Ideal for holiday cookie trays or make-ahead treats, they stay flavorful and moist for days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves72
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 11
- Performance
- 18
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, then let it cool.
- 2
Add the sugar, eggs, and molasses, and beat well.
- 3
In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together, then add them to the pan. Mix well and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
- 4
Shape the dough into walnut-size balls. Roll them in granulated sugar. Place them on a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- 5
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes.
- 6
Store in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming overly crisp.
- 7
If they lose their softness, place one slice of fresh bread in the container with the cookies for a couple of hours or overnight to make them soft again.
- Calories 76.51 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 17.14 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.16 g High --
- Cholesterol 6.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 5.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 11.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 39.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.7 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies is made with 10 ingredients and serves 72. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Eggs, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 76.51 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 76.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies healthy?
- Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 76.51 calories and 0.96 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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