Low Sugar Molasses Cookies Recipes

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

Ginger molasses cookies are a classic holiday cookie that has been enjoyed by generations of home cooks, and now you! We took that classic spiced cookie recipe, with ginger, cinnamon and cloves and perfected it to make the best ginger molasses cookies we have ever tasted. These are baked with a soft center and a slightly crispy crunch on the outside, and dipped in sugar to give it a sweet finish. Enjoy making memories with family and friends while devouring a batch of these soft molasses cookies during the holidays or bake them whenever you just need a batch of cozy and sweet spiced cookies regardless of the season.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Soft Molasses Cookies image

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls, sugared sides up, about 2 inches apart.
Bake 13 to 16 minutes or just until set and cookies appear dry. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar

LO-CAL MOLASSES COOKIES

While the dough can be shaped immediately after combining the ingredients, refrigerating it allows the sweet, spicy flavors to mingle and mellow. -Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Beat oil, molasses, 1/4 cup sugar and egg until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES (HEALTHY!)

This is an adaptation from the 'Joy of Cooking' Recipe. So good! I encourage anyone to try it! Highly spiced and wonderfully soft, as well as low-fat and half whole-wheat!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Delicious Low-Fat Ginger Molasses Cookies (Healthy!) image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper (this keeps the cookies softer).
Cream the margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl, then stir in the egg whites(beaten) and the molasses and vinegar.
Sift together remaining ingredients and add to the wet mixture.
Shape into 24 balls and roll them in the additional granulated sugar. Lightly press them on the cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes. Let the cookies sit on the pan for about 2 minutes to firm slightly, then slide onto a cooling rack. ENJOY!
Store these in an airtight container in layers lined with wax paper (prevents sogginess).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.3, Protein 1.4

Ingredients

4 tablespoons margarine
12 tablespoons brown sugar
2 egg whites
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vinegar
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
additional granulated sugar, to roll in (optional, but recommended!)

MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES

These are a wonderful chewy spice cookie. They are drop cookies that keep very well. I make them at the beginning of the holiday season and they keep all the way to New Year's!

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool.
Add sugar, eggs, and molasses, beat well.
In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and add to the pan. Mix well and chill 3 hours or overnight.
Form into walnut-size balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes.
Store in an airtight container to keep from getting overly crisp. If they do lose their softness, an easy way to restore it is to place one slice of fresh bread in the container with the cookies for a couple of hours or overnight and they will be soft again!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Ingredients

1 ½ cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
½ cup molasses
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt