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Molasses Cream Pie Cookies

Delight in these chewy yet crispy Molasses Cream Pie Cookies, combining rich molasses and creamy toppings for a warm, comforting treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup molasses Use Halal-friendly molasses.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 unit egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use Halal-friendly heavy cream.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the molasses, sugar, and softened butter. Beat them until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Crack in the egg and mix until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between each for spreading.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until they firm up around the edges but remain soft in the center.
Preparation of Whipped Cream
  1. While the cookies are cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assembly
  1. Once the cookies have cooled, top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  2. Serve and enjoy your delightful Molasses Cream Pie Cookies with family and friends!

Notes

For an extra flair, top the cookies with a sprinkle of cinnamon. These cookies can be frozen; layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.