Mary Jane's Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies

Delight your taste buds with Mary Jane's Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies—an irresistible fusion of creamy peanut butter and rich, robust molasses that promises to elevate your cookie game. These soft, chewy delights are perfectly sweetened with a blend of brown sugar and granulated sugar, while a hint of vanilla adds a touch of warmth. Rolled in sugar and pressed with a classic forked crosshatch pattern, they bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether enjoyed as a nostalgic treat or paired with a cold glass of milk, these homemade cookies are perfect for any occasion. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a yield of 24 cookies, they’re ideal for sharing or savoring solo. Don’t miss this timeless recipe that’s guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 1 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

If desired, pour the additional 1/4 cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl for coating.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. If using the granulated sugar for coating, roll each dough ball in the sugar to coat completely.

Step 8

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently press down on each ball with the tines of a fork, creating a crosshatch pattern.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly crackled. Do not overbake as they will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your homemade Mary Jane's Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(755.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2868.8

Total Fat 66.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 3103.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 526.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 326.1g
Protein 60.6g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 423.8mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 2435.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.4%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 71.4%