Molasses Cookies
Awh if you could only smell my kitchen as these little babies were baking! It’s now feeling (and smelling) like fall around here, finally! When I want to make my own air freshener, these come first to mind, not to mention they taste out of this world! I got this recipe from Isaac’s aunt and have been making them ever since! They are so good, soft and chewy with the creaminess of the powdered sugar frosting, it’s a match made in heaven!
Molasses Cookies
- 1 1/8 cup oil
- 3/8 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 t ground cloves
- 3/4 t ginger
- 1 1/2 t cinnamon
- 3/4 t salt
- 3 t baking soda
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
Mix the oil, molasses, eggs and brown sugar together until well combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Bake at 375 for 5-8 minutes (enjoy the wonderful aroma as they bake), cookies should be soft and chewy. Cool on rack.
Make frosting by combining powdered sugar with a little water until desired contistancy, I prefer a little thicker frosting. Frost cookies with the back of a spoon. Enjoy these!
Images: sammyw
Debbie replied:
I’m not sure I have ever taken the time to tell you but… I love your culinary photography! It’s amazing…
Your blog is so much fun to follow! Good luck on your move to Seattle and as soon as we can get up there, we’ll be sure to look you up. You’ll be in our prayers as you guys make this change.
November 3, 2008 at 9:42 am. Permalink.
sammyw replied:
Debbie: Thanks so much you’re so kind! I read your blog this morning & am excited for you & photography adventures! You have talent girl! Thank you for you’re prayers, we’d love to catch up with you guys if you’re ever in town!
November 3, 2008 at 11:10 am. Permalink.
Maryanna replied:
I just bought some molasses yesterday to make some baked beans. I was wondering what I was going to do with the rest, so I’m so glad I saw your BU. They look delish, and I’m going to try to make them.
November 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm. Permalink.
isaacw replied:
So effin good! These are very good around the holidays too.
November 25, 2008 at 2:27 pm. Permalink.
maryanna replied:
I just made these, and … Wow!
December 9, 2008 at 8:21 pm. Permalink.
sammyw replied:
maryana: So happy to liked them!!
December 11, 2008 at 7:38 am. Permalink.
Donna replied:
These look to die for. So warm, homey, and I bet they did indeed smell wonderful. Love your photos!
January 22, 2009 at 9:20 pm. Permalink.
lisaiscooking replied:
Gorgeous photos, and I love molasses. These cookies look amazing!
January 23, 2009 at 6:41 am. Permalink.
Terry replied:
I just made these and they are great, but…..mine got very flat as they cooled. Any idea why.
November 3, 2009 at 2:55 pm. Permalink.
sammyw replied:
terry: hmm, not sure why they came out flat, they usually are more puffy right after you take them out of the oven, then they flatten slightly, but not by much.
November 5, 2009 at 7:41 pm. Permalink.