Skip to main content

Curt's Peanut Butter Molasses Cookie Recipe



Well if you got this far then you know that my mom and I got together to develop a cookie that was a smash hit in my book! I love the soft texture of these cookies. Peanut butter and spice and yes everything nice when it comes to flavors. It's a must try to anyone that loves the taste of old fashioned molasses cookies with peanut butter added these are just a super delicious cookie. Well you came to the right place. Mom took the photo's and helped me develop the recipe and check it out below. You will love the blend of flavors I did. Don't forget to visit her if it's your first time here @What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine and say hi!  Now I really know the meaning of two heads are better than one, thanks mom for helping develop this perfect new favorite cookie of mine!





Here's the easy recipe for these delicious 

2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup soft butter

Mix everything together except add the flour at the end. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls, roll into granulated sugar then press down on each cookie slightly on a parchment lined cookie sheet or greased cookie sheet around 2 inches apart.

Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees and bake till edges start to brown and middles crack open around 13 minutes.


Comments

Anonymous said…
Would it be okay to use blackstrap molasses in this recipe?
I have never tried it. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out! :)

Popular posts from this blog

Curt's Pancake Recipe with Uncle Luke's Secret Apple Topping

I just had to tell you how excited I was to help launch my son's new blog and guest post for him.  I am so proud of him!  I also saw my brother post a photo to Facebook last week of his fabulous looking breakfast pancakes with apples. He gave me the tip on how he makes the apples so they cook all the way through and aren't undercooked inside. We always had that problem, so thanks to his tip and using Curt's pancake recipe from my blog @What's Cookin' we got some awesome pancakes to share with you!  Enjoy!   Pancakes with sauteed apples on top! These smell awesome cooking  Almost a browned butter with cinnamon and sugar sauteed apples!   Apple Saute Topping: You will need 2 tablespoons butter, 2 gala or mcintosh apples chopped, sugar and cinnamon mixed together around 3 tablespoons sugar with a teaspoon of cinnamon mixed together. Saute in butter, lightly sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon with the apples until soft, around 6

Curt's Italian Personal Pan Grilled Pizza's

Our family has our own pizza dough recipe, however you can buy it and make this is no time! Use your imagination for your own toppings... we like pepperoni, peppers and mushrooms Heat the grill on low heat You will need: 1 pound of store purchased dough or use our family recipe  CLICK HERE 1 can of pizza sauce or homemade marinara CLICK HERE Toppings of choice suggestions would be sausage slices, pepperoni, mushrooms, eggplant slices, pineapple and ham combination, olives, anchovies, shrimp, meatballs sliced shredded mozzarella cheese pecorino romano grating cheese oregano, garlic powder, fresh basil chopped olive oil deep dish pie plate or cast iron fry pan Like your pie pan or use a heavy cast iron pan, lightly put a film of olive oil on the bottom. Stretch dough out and let rise for around an hour. Place on the hot heated grill for around two minutes. Take off using heavy pot holders to prevent getting burned.  Add the sauce, toppings of choice, herbs, spices an

Supermarket Style Loft Cookies

One of my favorite cut out cookies and those soft loft cookies you find in almost every supermarket decorated for whatever holiday theme is going on. You can make Christmas, Halloween, Valentines, anything you want. These are just a great dough so versatile to work with. Kids love these cookies and often eat all the frosting off before the cookie, you may know someone just like that! The frosting is buttery and delicious along with the cookies. If you love loft cookies try my soft peanut butter molasses cookies also they are so good! This is a simple recipe that will be your new favorite cookie all year long.