Oatmeal Molasses Cookies - (Gluten Free)

I severely doubted molasses as an ingredient until very recently. Although it smells overpowering when it’s within a raw dough, it has a pleasing rich and hearty flavour when baked.

After the popularity of my first molasses cookie recipe, I decided to give the ingredient another try. Thus, this filling and satisfying Gluten Free Oatmeal Molasses Cookie recipe came into fruition.

If you’re still on the fence about them, let this still your mind: My mum has claimed these are her favourite of my cookies. She ate 6 before I had a chance to photograph them. Wow. If that’s not praise, I don’t know what is.

If you’re a fan of molasses, definitely give these a go! Enjoy 😊

The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 25-32 minutes

Yield: 12-25 cookies

Cooking Utensils

Two bowls
Spatula
Whisk - OR - Handheld / Upright Mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 cup (227g) salted butter
1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups (244g) flour
- If using gluten free flour, add 1 tsp xanthan gum
- I used Irresistibles Gluten Free All Purpose Flour and Bob’s Red Mill Xanthan Gum

1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup dark chocolate

The ingredients used for my gluten free oatmeal molasses cookies recipe - delicious!

Instructions

In a bowl, add 1 cup (227g) salted butter, 1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
With a whisk or a handheld mixer, mix all of the ingredients together until well blended
Add 1 egg, and mix again
Add 1/4 cup molasses, and mix again
In a separate bowl, add 2 cups (244g) flour, 1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp baking soda
Mix all of the dry ingredients together
Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Gently stir all of the ingredients together until just blended
Add in 1 cup dark chocolate, and fold in with spatula
Take out golf ball sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms
Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray
Place dollar-sized balls of dough on the pan
Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes
Allow the biscuits to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before digging in (or don’t… I’m genuinely the worst at this and always dig in right away)
Enjoy!