{"id":6819,"date":"2016-12-16T08:48:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T12:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/?p=6819"},"modified":"2023-12-03T13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:56:07","slug":"soft-molasses-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growagoodlife.com\/soft-molasses-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Rena\u2019s Soft Molasses Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

These soft molasses cookies are filled with the warm holiday flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and molasses\u2014the rich, earthy flavor pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk.<\/p>\n

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As we grow older and have our own children, many of us cherish fond memories of food and family during the holidays. It is so important that the younger generation takes the time to learn these traditions from their elders while they still have the chance. I cannot stress enough how important it is to preserve these customs and pass them on to future generations.<\/p>\n

My Aunt Mary didn’t write her recipes down. They were all in her head and, unfortunately, lost when she passed away. I have spent years experimenting with different recipes trying to chase down the flavors of the past. I have come close with some, such as Italian anise cookies<\/a> and toasted almond biscotti<\/a>, but most still elude me. If I had spent more time with her while she was here, I would have the memories of learning from her and her recipes to carry on.<\/p>\n

If there are written family recipes, please make sure you have copies. Even if you believe someone in the family will carry on the tradition, recipes can be lost, damaged, or altered over time.<\/p>\n\n

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Tips for Making Cookies<\/h2>\n

This is an old-fashioned New England cookie recipe from my husband’s side of the family. His mother, Rena baked an amazing amount of cookies at Christmastime. These soft molasses cookies are his favorite of all the holiday cookies she made.<\/p>\n

This cookie dough is very forgiving. In fact, Rena used her recipe as a rough guideline, and added ingredients until the dough felt right. This version is for a drop cookie, but she often added more flour, rolled out the dough, and cut it into shapes with cookie cutters. Here are a few tips before your begin:<\/p>\n