Edith’s Reduced Sugar Molasses Cookies
These cookies boast the perfect sweetness and all warm holiday spices we know and love.
For years my family has enjoyed my Grandma Edith’s Molasses Cookies, and with the opportunity to partner with Truvia, I was able to take her recipe and adapt it to make a reduced sugar treat, but with the same love and flavor profiles. Let’s dive right into what makes these cookies special.
What Makes These Molasses Cookies Special?
Aside from the holiday inspired molasses flavors and cozy spices, what makes these cookies most special is that they can be enjoyed by all, even those that have dietary restrictions or preferences. For added sweetness and appeal, the cookies are topped with a simple glaze making them almost irresistible and perfect for gifting to loved ones.
The cookies can be made by both advanced and novice makers alike, aiding in their versatility and approachability.
Equipment and Ingredients Needed:
As far as equipment, these cookies can be made using either a stand or handheld mixer, and require just a few simple ingredients. Aside from typical cookie supplies like butter, flour and eggs, you’ll need molasses, a variety of spices and a few Truvia Sweet Complete Sweeteners. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and look over the recipe, making sure all equipment and ingredients are accounted for and ready. This makes the experience more fun and successful.
Tips and Tricks To Make Molasses Cookies:
1.) Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy lifting and clean up. This will ensure the cookies don’t stick to the pan and also aids in even baking.
2.) Make sure the melted butter has cooled before adding the Truvia Sweet Complete Sweeteners. If the butter is too hot, the sweetener will melt and it will change the texture of the cookie.
3.) Spoon and level the flour for an accurate measurement. Too much flour is often the culprit of bakes that go awry. Measuring flour and other ingredients is critical to baking success and should be treated carefully.
4.) When scooping the cookie dough, do your best to make sure each dough ball is relatively the same size. This will ensure the cookies bake properly without some being overdone while others are undercooked.
5.) When making the glaze, but sure to add a small amount of milk at a time, whisking until the desired consistency is achieved.
Final Tip
Feel free to get creative with the cookie glaze. This recipe calls for a simple vanilla glaze, but feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or even dip the cookies in glaze instead of drizzling it on.
The cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Edith's Reduced Sugar Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter
- ½ cup + ¼ cup Truvia Sweet Complete Monk Fruit
- ½ cup Truvia Sweet Complete Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Truvia Sweet Complete Confectioners
- Milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a small saucepan melt the butter. Set aside and cool.
- Once butter has cooled, pour into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add ½ cup Truvia Sweet Complete Monk Fruit, ½ cup Truvia Sweet Complete Brown Sugar, ¼ cup molasses and 1 egg to the bowl and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Scrape bowl as needed.
- Meanwhile, sift together the flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger cinnamon and salt. Once sifted, add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat for an additional 1 minute on medium speed. Give the bowl a final scrap and mix again briefly.
- Scoop the dough into two tablespoon size cookie balls and roll in Truvia Sweet Complete Monk Fruit before placing on a cookie sheet to bake. If the cookie dough is too soft, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes before continuing with this step.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Rotate pan and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the edges are deep golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Repeat.
- To make the glaze, whisk together Truvia Sweet Complete Confectioners and add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Using the whisk gently cover the cookies in glaze with a gentle back and forth motion. Enjoy immediately.
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