Healthy Molasses Cookies Recipe - Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies - Healthy Baking Recipe

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I am sharing How to Make Healthy Molasses Cookies that are Soft and Chewy with this Healthy Baking Recipe. More Healthy Baking Recipes: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3t9QqJrKXSSPGU2SI5vcBj ➡️Be sure to head over to my KZbin channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: KZbin.com/MarysNest ➡️SUBSCRIBE: KZbin.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36 PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST (Printable): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3-bh6xolrFqebM Perfect for adding to your Kitchen Journal. ➡️TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Molasses Cookies Ingredients 4:57 How to Make Molasses Cookies ➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ➡️SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRADITIONAL FOODS NEWSLETTER - IT'S FREE: marysnest.com/signup-traditional-foods-newsletter/ ➡️WATCH THE ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ➡️RELATED VIDEOS: • How to Make Vanilla Extract: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jRi2x8oMaYn7M • How to Make Sprouted Flour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opvPi2uKnbaCkMk • 5 Make Ahead COOKIE Mixes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jae1mqtsr7usnMU • 5 Make Ahead Mixes - Pancakes, Brownies, Biscuits, and More: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJaTdaOqip2fodk • Make Ahead Cream of Soup Mix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppi4ZZlrqb2BkKc • Make Ahead Mix Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0VCis3DRpiP1MpzKv_n906 • Master the Basics of Traditional "Nutrient Dense" Foods Cooking: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y • How to Stock the Traditional Foods Kitchen Pantry: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc • Super Soft No Knead Sandwich Bread: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfRgpijoamSa8U • Homemade Cream Cheese: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXq5g62cjrV4jZI ➡️FOR THE PRINTABLE RECIPE: Don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “RECIPE”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the RECIPE on my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies this video. Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

[@savannahhardwick9501]

Im first yayyyy i love ur channel

[@brandiburke5844]

The vanilla was not in my printed recipe. That batch is already in the fridge, praying for grace with those cookies.

[@annettehenager7236]

The beauty of this kind of cookie is the spices ripen if it sets overnight and gets even more flavorful! Dear Mary, I do so feel as though I know you.

[@sagillespie4092]

Thanks Mary, This cookie takes me back to when I was a little girl and my great aunt made molasses cookies for us kids these are delicious! I’ve eaten too many😯

[@candiceellis925]

Christmas Eve i looked up recipes for these cookies.. yours was great. I split the butter and flour up.. half i followed your spices w allspice.. the other I used your spices with cardamom. Both tasty and wonderful. Thank you. I watch your videos but can't comment from my tv app. So I wanted to know how much I learn from your gentle approach. HAPPY NEW YEAR. my sweet friend.

[@MarysNest]

Glad you like them!

[@ram-qk1oo]

i love your channel. im not great in the kitchen, but your voice soothes me and you remind me so much of my grandmother who passed away. thank you for sharing your recipes!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! And I bet your sweet grandmother is watching over you from Heaven! Love, Mary

[@cookingprincess327]

Love this recipe, I would like to add raisins to it. I grew up with these cookies having raisins in them. Thank you!

[@charlottekearn5185]

I laughed when I saw today's recipe. My granddaughter asked me yesterday to make these for Thanksgiving so I was already planning on doing it today. I've never made these with whole wheat or honey before. Today just the all purpose flour and sugar. Just out of curiosity have you ever used almond flour? I have that but don't always have the results I want, or sometimes the measurement isn't right. Another thing I do, because my mom did it, I make buttercream frosting put a thin layer on the cookies so that sprinkles can stick. It adds a few more calories but I figure if you eat cookies you probably don't care about that.😉

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

Just as an FYI: I've found the natural sugars incorporate best if they are "buzzed" a little first in a grinder to make it a little finer

[@lapismosi8065]

I'm getting ready to buy my first sucanat and I think that I will follow your lead with the "buz." Thank you!😜💜

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

@@lapismosi8065 You're welcome 😁

[@KylaMattonOsborne]

I love molasses cookies! Adding this recipe to my baking list, and looking forward to fresh-baked cookies and tea ☕

[@salomemoulder9335]

Hi Mary .im so glad i stumbled upon ur videos.. Im from South Africa an the recipes of urs is soooo sooo easy i was dumpstruck.. Thank u very much for teaching me things i truely did'nt know.. Be blessed..

[@MarysNest]

Hi Salome, So glad you like this recipe. Enjoy! Love, Mary

[@salomemoulder9335]

@@MarysNest i luv allllll😍

[@brendadodd1075]

I live Molasses cookies. I lost my recipe about 30 years ago and haven't been able to find a great replacement. This recipe of yours sounds like the recipe I had. So thank you again. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Brenda, Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Love, Mary

[@MelodyCrochet]

Prettiest, sparkliest cookies ever!

[@cookdolph]

My friends ! It looks so delicious. Your cooking skills are amazing. Thank you for the good food.❤️

[@garrilynhoward5183]

My absolute favorite cookie. My grandma made them for me. Sadly I did not get her recipe but these look so simple to make. Going to try for Xmas and see I can make a memory for my son. She died to miss before he was born. But did get to talk to my belly calling him Philip which is my dads name and who is named after. Thanks Ford listening to my sob story🌸🌸🌸😊🤗

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece of your family history with me. I’m sure that your Grandma is watching over you and Philip from Heaven! Love, Mary

[@nursecheri62]

I made the dough for your molasses cookies yesterday and baked a few today. I must say, they are outstanding! Yay! Thank you for such a lovely recipe Miss Mary!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Cheri!! I am so happy to hear this! Glad you enjoyed them!! Love, Mary

[@linds1986]

Can't wait to try these! I just restocked my molasses so perfect timing. Thanks Mary!

[@MarysNest]

Wonderful!

[@lovedabunny]

You are so good at explaining things and you make everything look so easy. I cannot wait to make these! I did not know that you could make a healthier version. Thanks for sharing!

[@journeytravelers5420]

God bless you Mary :) Thank you for these recipes and tutorials . I have searched a long time online for recipes that are Shelf Stable Nutritious and able to be pre- made shipping to family in Alaska :)

[@MarysNest]

I am so happy to hear this and am so glad you're here!! Hope all these recipes work well for you! Love, Mary

[@gailfuson4790]

I use coconut sugar in ginger cookies and 1/4 cup applesauce instead of eggs. Also add chopped ginger pieces 'Vegan

[@caroltombari9112]

You can find that same brand of Sucanat, a 2 pound size for $6.11, at Vitacost. It is an on line vitamin source. I use them all the time. Excellent company.

[@annelefevre9457]

I always give you a thumbs up👍 ! Even, at times, if I’m not to interested in your topic for the video, I love watching you give your tutorials on everything! These molasses cookies look delicious. I will make them. Yes, I think they would be spicy and delicious for the holiday season. You have become a great virtual friend. I am learning so much from you. It was so nice to meet your husband a few days ago. You both are so very kind and considerate to each other. That makes for a happy family w/ a lot of delicious food to eat! Thank you!

[@robin6290]

Mrs Mary I finally getting around to watch Mandalorian (my husband & sons big Star Wars fans) & got such a kick out of baby Yoda drinking bone broth! ☕ Thank you for these videos! Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🌽🍎😊

[@MarysNest]

Hi Robin, So happy you enjoyed Mandalorian! What fun!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Love, Mary

[@brandonedward93]

Look for Swerve sweetener it's what my family uses and it is wonderful and natural

[@Bunjil22]

so happy to have found your channel!

[@rociothompson8030]

Mary I made this recipe it was delicious, but I noticed that they did not crack. What is the reason? Thank you sweet lady I love all your teaching. Merry Christmas from sunny Florida 😊

[@lynna3957]

Mary I love your KZbin channel. You are a kindred spirit and a very good teacher. Thank you for doing this. I’ve sprouted and dried my wheat berries and will grind them tomorrow. I’m so excited. I think I’ll make the molasses cookies in the next day or two. I found the dried sugar cane syrup at my Walmart. Thanks again and I hope you have a merry Christmas..

[@MarysNest]

Oh Lynn!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I am so happy you are here and that we are on this Traditional Foods Journey together!! Love, Mary

[@chenoah7963]

yum!i love molasses in cooking!thanks Mary!

[@hogg3333]

Morning Mary new to.your channel so tried the molasses cookies turned out brilliant For me that's good considering I've never baked before. Keep the vids coming Trevor from the U.K. 👍

[@jackiegrant410]

What a wonderful video, thank you for your teaching. I want to know if I could use oat flour in this recipe please,? ❤️

[@gypsylady3598]

Morning Mary, are these cookies similar to Joe Froggers? Thank you for your hard work on your videos.

[@MarysNest]

Ah!! A New England specialty! Yes, molasses cookies are very similar. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@mich.konarski1143]

Molasses is my fave

[@katherinemonk8174]

I'm gonna try the coconut sugar today.

[@ChannelJGC]

Mary, can we freeze the dough for later use? They look wonderful.

[@tigertantitan576]

Thanks Mary. I need to start listening to these during meditation lol. May not make these cookies for a while but always love your videos

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! That is quite something!! So glad you find my voice so soothing! Love, Mary

[@AussieAngeS]

I have never had molasses cookies before, I’m all for a healthier version of any cookie and those look fantastic. I will use coconut oil instead of butter. Thank you 😊

[@leal536]

You do not know what you are missing!!

[@sillililli01]

These look more like gingersnap cookies. My Mother used to bake molasses cookies all the time, they were smooth, she'd roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter. Another difference is that she used melted bacon grease instead of the butter. She (RIP) had a family of 9 to feed, so there was always a stew/soup on the stove and there were always cookies, donuts, pies, bread, and the occasional (BD) cakes. Mary, these cookies look awesome, I'll have to try them. Interesting how recipes can differ. P.S. Yours look nicer than what my Mom made, shhhh don't tell. Sorry Mom

[@EssayonsFG]

Thanks for the healthy cookie recipe, Mary. I hope to see your lovely Thanksgiving meal this year also, over on your Facebook page, maybe? Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Take care and stay safe, Rob

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rob, thanks so much for visiting! I’ll definitely post a pic of our Thanksgiving dinner. It’ll be small this year but hopefully still delicious. Hope you and the family are doing well and staying healthy. Happy Thanksgiving!! God bless, Mary

[@savannahhardwick9501]

I love your channel

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@s.leemccauley7302]

After judging and displaying the cooked goods at our local county fair they would put everything up for sale.25 cents a plate. I was a kid and would watch for the doors to open that day and rush in. I would try to buy every plate of molasses and spiced molasses cookies I could afford. No sodas or snow cones that day for me. Those ladies could cook but they didn't share their recipes. Thanks Mary.

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for sharing such a cute memory!❤️🤗❤️

[@gracehillgranny5445]

I can't wait to try these!

[@rebeccanichols1165]

Thanks Mary. Looks good.

[@roses609]

Looks delicious

[@monicastockli3169]

Thank you! I will definitely make this cookies.

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank ypu merry

[@karenhummel49]

Merry Christmas Mary 🎅 🎄 I'm making these cookies today. This recipe looks delicious thank you!

[@lillianleigh7316]

I can't wait to try these. I wonder if ginger could be added? I will let you know.

[@MarysNest]

Yes, there is powdered ginger in the recipe. Love, Mary

[@patriciavyce1993]

Do you make the ones with raisins ? Their like a long bar.,then when baked they cut them. Do you know the ones I’m talking about ?😋Their my favorite. Maybe you have a great recipe.”I’d bet you do.”Love your show.”Yummm.”😋”

[@bernadettegorman9975]

Such great videos. Ty

[@sharonjones1880]

Mmmm..I love molasses,will give this a try.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

Love your videos, and really love molasses and ginger cookies! Question, my wife now has the stay away from sugar and white flour, So, how do I now make my Italian bread without it? Do you have or know of a recipe for it? Thanks...take care, be safe!

[@MarysNest]

Great question! You can definitely make Italian bread with whole grain flour (just sift out about 1/4 of the bran and the germ so it’s not so dense). And you can definitely leave out sugar. I will have to experiment and make a bread like that. Stay tuned. Love, Mary

[@emilyantiqua]

I love your channel!!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@vaishaliskitchenkatha1419]

Hi Mary! ☺️ I'm glad that I always get to learn new things from you! These Molasses cookies look really delicious 😋 I'm gonna definitely try it . . Your videos..your voice..smile.. bring soo much positivity.. Also, I always try the new recipes showed by you which do turn out amazing!! One question.. you used eggs in this recipe ..can we also try the same recipe without using eggs in it? Lots of love☺️❤️

[@MarysNest]

I think you could do this without eggs. I would substitute a quarter cup of applesauce for each egg. Hope they turn out great. Love, Mary

[@vaishaliskitchenkatha1419]

@@MarysNest Thanks! ☺️ Will give it a try too!

[@leal536]

This sounds very much like my grandmother's recipe!

[@MarysNest]

Wonderful!

[@iartistdotme]

I really want to try these but with the addition of minced candied ginger. Do you have an idea of how much would be nice?

[@MarysNest]

Great question. I would try about a 1/2 cup. Keep me posted on how it works. Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@BecciBakes]

I love your channel😍

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Ohhh my, they looks sooo delicious 😋 I have to make them. Is it possible to roll them in roasted nuts..? Or how to add some different flavors..? Be safe and take care. Big hugs from stine, from Denmark 🇩🇰 🌹 🌺 🥰 💝 🌺

[@MarysNest]

Definitely!! Sounds delicious!!

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

@@MarysNest Yes we are nuts with the nuts.. 😁🤭

[@lorettayoung7220]

Hello Mary, I just found your site and I'm loving your videos. You have a nice voice and are easy to listen to thank you very much! Do you think this recipe could be made gluten free?

[@katherinemonk8174]

I make them gluten free and they turn out great.

[@cryingbroken8824]

And THIS is where my gran would have drafted one of us kids to have used her old hand crank beaters to beat each ingredient into the mixture! Wow did we learn a LOT at that kitchen table! Not all of it good.😉 granted we also caught over who got to help make the balls, and lick the beaters and bowl before she washed them!🤗🤗💞so it (obviously) wasn't ALL BAD!😁🤷‍♀️💗

[@cryingbroken8824]

Gran would put a second baking sheet on a 2nd rack just below the filled cookie sheet and pour water in that one. Not for the full cooking time(that I knew of, maybe she was just topping it up at that last 8 minute mark that we saw...🤷‍♀️don't know, there's a LOT of things that're only coming clear now that I'm a fully grown adult with some extra life experience behind me...

[@MarysNest]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your childhood memories!! Yes, licking the bowl was - and still is - a treat! Love, Mary

[@joanies6778]

I have gluten free all purpose flour... any way to substitute with that in this recipe? Also, I use organic cane sugar that's pretty course... so I will powder what goes in the cookie since it is a relatively short bake time, but use as is for the coating. These look delicious!

[@MarysNest]

That’s a great question. I haven’t made these with gluten-free flour but you could certainly experiment. Sometimes on the gluten-free flour package it says it’s a one for one replacement for other flours. Keep me posted. Love, Mary

[@joanies6778]

@@MarysNest I guess that's the heart of my question... can I substitute all purpose for whole grain flours?

[@katherinemonk8174]

Hi Mary, could I freeze the cookie dough?

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I am gluten free because of celiac. Is there an alternative flour that I can use?

[@bidesheghorkonna]

Nice madam

[@SusanDaschner]

Im low on butter and low on coconut oil... can i use avocado or olive oil?

[@daksmom1999]

Stupid questions maybe, but I’m going to ask anyway. Are the eggs used just as a binder? And, if date sugar or coconut sugar was used in place of honey, would the batter consistency at the end of all the mixing still be the consistency of the batter in this recipe, since the honey helps make the batter in this video be a wet consistency? I’m vegan, and so I need to make substitutions. And, instead of leaving the batter in a bowl to chill, is it too wet to be made into a log in parchment paper, then chilled?

[@MarysNest]

All great questions! You do not need to use eggs if you can’t eat them as a vegan. Instead, substitute 1/4 cup applesauce for each egg. If you use date sugar or coconut sugar, yes the batter will be slightly thicker - however, the applesauce in place of the eggs will add a bit more moisture. Either way, the batter is soft, but yes, you can roll it into a log and then chill it. The reason we chill the batter is because if we do not, the cookies spread out in the oven very quickly and become quite thin and crisp - more like a ginger snap. Molasses cookies should be soft and chewy. And these are not stupid questions - they are great questions! Love, Mary

[@jeanwoodall1523]

They look delicious. Not sure if Lee and Daniel would like them though. Daniel's teacher didn't post any new information so I just had Daniel read the next three pages of the article he started on Monday.

[@pauaolson]

Yum, thank you for this recipe! Do you happen to have a sourdough molasses cookie recipe?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Hannah, I don’t but that is a great idea! I will add it to the list!! Love, Mary

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

MARY What about Keto people almond or coconut flour only?

[@MarysNest]

That’s a great question. I’m not sure. I have not tried it but it’s worth experimenting with. Love, Mary

[@xxo8888]

Can I make these w oat flour?

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

Hi Sweet Mary! Just an FYI: The recipe says to increase dry sugar from 3/4 cup of honey to 1/2 cup of dry instead of 1 cup.😘

[@katherinemonk8174]

Did you find out the right amount of sugar?

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

I don't think so

[@debragoda4350]

Can you make the cookies without rolling them in the turbinado sugar? Can't eat sugar in my diet for health reasons. Thank you.

[@MarysNest]

Definitely :-)

[@tional5266]

Use black strap molasses for most flavor and a magnesium boost!

[@dianathomas6262]

I was searching for your pantry made clam chowder I couldn't find it on your website.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Diana, Hmm...I am not sure I have a clam chowder recipe. LOL!! I have lost track after over 300+ videos. I know I have fish recipes but I don’t think I have a chowder recipe. So sorry. I will have to make one. However, if you would like a fish stew - this one is great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX_ceJaGf72qiqM Enjoy! Love, Mary

[@dianathomas6262]

@@MarysNest in one of your pantry videos you mention a pantry clam chowder consisting of canned clams, bottled broth and canned potatoes. Thank you for the fish stew. I will check that out.

[@louisetyson8286]

My Favs.....except I use Sorghum.....not as bitter as Molasses!

[@MarysNest]

Sounds delish!

[@Keniv.]

I get Sucanat on Amazon, but I don't know the price difference, because I don't know the price in the grocery store.

[@quadfunpi]

Can this be made w/o eggs for vegans?

[@MarysNest]

Great question! I think it will work. Substitute 1/4 cup applesauce for each egg. Love, Mary

[@bonniesherwood3251]

Or a chia seed or flax seed “egg” might work?

[@mddell58]

I think I'll use 100% stevia. 👍

[@MarysNest]

Sounds interesting. Keep me posted on how they turn out. Love, Mary

[@mddell58]

@@MarysNest I sure will. Wishing you & yours, a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving. 🦃 🇺🇲 ❤ ✝️

[@makulewahine]

I don't know what's wrong with You Tube and their ad placement (which normally I totally understand), but every 2 to 3 minutes is a bit much. However, I discovered that if I watch it from your web site then, no problem. I really love your videos and object to being interrupted every couple of minutes. So now I know how to get a better version of YOU! LOL

[@MarysNest]

Oh Gordon! I am so sorry about that. I don’t have any control over that. But I am SO happy you found a way to watch my videos that works great for you! Love, Mary

[@brandymcmanus7088]

I think I would make them without the sugar on top.

[@josephinearmstrong8775]

is this the same as ginger bread

[@MarysNest]

That’s a great question. I would say that it is similar but not exact. A bit more mild than actual gingerbread. Love, Mary

[@savannahhardwick9501]

Im first yayyyy

[@MarysNest]

Hope you enjoy! Love, Mary

[@victoryhillstudioanimalpor2625]

Lol

[@bonniesherwood3251]

Mary, I am trying this right now, and I copied the recipe on my phone. Maybe I am reading this wrong, but I think you have the dry sugar (instead of honey) as “increased to 1/2 cup”. I think you have 1 cup on the video).

[@bonniesherwood3251]

It went on too fast because of ads! Anyway, thanks so much!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Bonne, Let me go check. I may have misspoke in the video. Go with the printed recipe. Love, Mary

[@prku8119]

Do you ever have bloopers where you taste something and it's terrible? Would love to see bloopers!!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

3/4 cup Honey or maple syrup If you want to use a dry sweetener, such as Sucanat, coconut sugar, maple sugar, or date sugar, increase the amount to 1/2 cup. What does this mean? Increase to 1 1/2c? Decrease to 1/2c? Increase the molasses below to 1/2c?

[@chefevilee9566]

Mary could you and your people pray for Mike of the KZbin channel “on point preparedness”. His little seven-year-old daughter has been admitted to the hospital I believe with sepsis. I don’t think things are looking good at all.

[@MarysNest]

Oh no! Prayers heading her way! Love, Mary