Cry Baby Molasses Cookies Recipe

Grandma Clark's legendary Cry Baby Molasses Cookies – a family favorite at every gathering! These chewy, intensely flavorful cookies are a must-bake. This recipe makes a large batch (perfect for sharing!), but easily halves for a smaller yield. We love them iced with homemade powdered sugar icing, but store-bought works in a pinch. Get ready for a taste of pure nostalgia!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 165.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Cry Baby Molasses Cookies

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How to Make Cry Baby Molasses Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Avoid overbaking!
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once slightly cooled, ice with your favorite powdered sugar icing (recipe below).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

11g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cry Baby Molasses Cookies?

Cry Baby Molasses Cookies takes about 38 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cry Baby Molasses Cookies?

Cry Baby Molasses Cookies has approximately 165.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cry Baby Molasses Cookies?

The key ingredients for Cry Baby Molasses Cookies are Sugar, Lard, Molasses, Hot Water, Egg, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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