Spiced Molasses Doughnut Cookies Recipes

SPICED MOLASSES DOUGHNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cocoa and oil until smooth. Beat in brown sugar, molasses, 1/4 cup water and egg. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into cocoa mixture. If necessary, add additional water to form a stiff dough., Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead a few times, forming a smooth dough. Divide dough in half; roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. Place , doughnut and doughnut-hole cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices: Preheat oven to 375°F. Vigorously whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice in a bowl and set aside.
• Prepare butter, sugar, and wet ingredients: Use an electric mixer and beat the butter for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes with mixer set at medium speed. Add egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
• Make dough balls, roll them in sugar: Place remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Working with 2 Tbsp of dough each time, roll dough into 1 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place on un-greased cookie sheets, spacing them 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.

MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the tops crack. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.

MOLASSES DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients together very well.
• Beat egg; add molasses, sour milk and melted butter and mix well.
• Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Preheat oil to 370F in a large saucepan or stockpot.
• Roll dough out on a floured board to 1/4" thickness.
• Cut with a floured doughnut cutter.
• Fry until brown, turn and brown on other side.
• Drain on paper towels and dust with sugar or confectioners' sugar, if desired.