Molasses brings the wonderful contrast of sweet and smoky, a depth of flavor that makes desserts like Classic Iced Molasses Cookies such a treat! Tender and moist, with plenty of warming aromatic spices and a creamy, cool icing lusciously spread on top, Classic Iced Molasses Cookies can bring a smile to your face during even the coldest winter days; they’ll certainly make the most of your next party! Classic Iced Molasses Cookies aren’t just called classic for fun—they’re an old-fashioned dessert that feels like a new invention!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses, light and unsulphured
For the icing:
- 4 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, the baking soda, the salt, the allspice, and the cinnamon and sift the mixture.
Step 3 –In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and the sugar until it is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
Step 5 –Beat the molasses into the butter mixture.
Step 6 –Add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
Step 7 –Drop the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion.
Step 8 –Bake the cookies until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 9 –Cool the cookies on the sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10 –While the cookies cool, in a bowl, combine the shortening, the confectioners’ sugar, and the water and beat until it is smooth.
Step 11 –Use a small knife or spatula to spread a thin layer of the icing on each of the cooled cookies.
Step 12 –Serve.