Amish Molasses Cookies Recipe
The Amish Molasses Cookies Recipe is a timeless classic known for its soft texture, warm spices, and deep molasses flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Tray
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Molasses
- Mix in the egg and molasses until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix.
- Blend until you have a soft dough.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch).
- Roll each ball in sugar for a crackly top.
Bake the Cookies
- Place balls on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes.
- The cookies will be soft when they come out — they firm up while cooling.
Cool and Serve
- Let cookies cool on a rack.
- Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Don’t overbake; they stay soft and chewy.
- Rolling in sugar gives the classic crackle look.
- Use dark molasses for deeper flavor.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes if too sticky.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.