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Molasses Cookies Recipe (with Oatmeal)

Want to know what to make with that big jar of molasses in your pantry? Molasses Cookies, of course! These Spiced Oatmeal Molasses Cookies are anything but your average cookie. They're SO much better and go above and beyond! Chewy, sweet, and so flavorful. This recipe is quick, easy, and can be made entirely in one bowl. It's one of my favorite cookie recipes for baking with my kids around the holidays or sharing as gifts!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Optional Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 232kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup dark unsulphured molasses
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger

Instructions

  • Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and molasses together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir, then combine with the liquid ingredients.
  • Chill the dough for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator. This is optional, but so worth it for the best cookie texture!
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a baking sheet.
  • After the cookie dough chills, use a cookie dough scoop or spoon to scoop the dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake each batch for 12-13 minutes.
  • Let cool or enjoy warm!

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Notes

Variations:
Spicy Ginger Cookies - Increase the ground ginger to 1 teaspoon for a bolder, spicy kick.
Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies - Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the dough for a touch of sweetness that complements the spices perfectly.
Maple Molasses Cookies - Swap out 1/4 cup of the brown sugar with pure maple syrup for a subtle maple flavor.
Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies - Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour to make this recipe gluten-free!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg