Molasses Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Molasses cookies have been enjoyed in the United States since the colonial era and are often associated with the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Molasses Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the brown butter icing over the cookies. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.