Sour Milk Molasses Drop Cookies
Soft, spiced, and irresistibly tender, these Sour Milk Molasses Drop Cookies are a nostalgic treat that brings old-fashioned baking to life. Made with rich molasses, warm ginger and cinnamon, and tangy sour milk (or buttermilk), these cookies strike the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The drop cookie method makes them wonderfully easy to prepare, while their light, cakey texture guarantees they’ll melt in your mouth. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings, or a cozy snack, these quick-to-bake cookies are ready in just 25 minutes. Serve them fresh with a warm cup of coffee or a chilled glass of milk for a simple yet heartwarming indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 whole Egg, large
- 0.5 cup Sour milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the molasses and beat until the mixture is smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed ingredients and mix until fully combined.
Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour milk (or buttermilk) to the wet mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly browned. They should be soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these delicious Sour Milk Molasses Drop Cookies with a warm beverage or cold glass of milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 2721 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
