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Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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The only thing that could make molasses cookies even better? Chocolate! Give this recipe for molasses chocolate chunk cookies a try and have a treat that is the best of both cookie worlds!

Molasses chocolate chunk cookies
You know when you get together with friends, and you are glad to see them and are looking forward to getting down to talking about whatever it is you want to talk to them about, but first you have to suffer through their vacation pictures?  

Think of this as the blog version of that.  I have a wicked good molasses chocolate chip cookie recipe to tell you about, but first….

My vacation.  :)

Every year we go to my favorite, favorite place in the world, which is the beautiful green mountains of Vermont.  Take a look at this picture to see why.

cow in field

I love both the gorgeous blue-green mountains AND the cows with equal amounts of love.  Which is good, because Vermont has a ton of both.  

Here’s our little piece of paradise, otherwise known as the cabin.  Where there is no cell phone service.  Or paved roads.  Nothing but corn and cows and quiet.

cabin

And this spectacular view from the south window, which makes me cry when I get there and cry when I leave.

Vermont view

Did I mention the cows?

 

cows

This was breakfast.  Still warm off the vine.  Nothing else needed.

blackberries

And here are my favorite chairs in the entire world, facing that view.

Adirondack chairs

Anyway, going to Vermont always reminds me of my grandmother, and her amazing molasses cookies, and so since I can’t leave well enough alone, I wondered what it would be like to have molasses cookies meet chocolate chip cookies.  

And while my grandma’s will always be my favorite recipe, these were pretty wonderful too!

Did I mention there were cows?

cow

Here’s the recipe.  :)

 

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Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies


★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Total Time: 44 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop and Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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The only thing that could make molasses cookies even better? Chocolate! Give this recipe for molasses chocolate chunk cookies a try and have a treat that is the best of both cookie worlds!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups  sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
  3. Mix the granulated sugar and molasses until well combined.
  4. Put the melted butter in a mixing bowl and add the sugar mixture. Cream  for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Chill the dough for about 20 minutes, then scoop onto the lined cookie sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
1 cookie12911.9 g103.5 mg6.3 g3.8 g0 g17.4 g0.4 g1.2 g23.8 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Originally Published September 5, 2010 and Updated
to this Even More Delicious Version on June 26, 2019

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  1. VeggieGirl says

    September 5, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Scrumptious cookie recipe and GREAT vacation photos!

    Reply
  2. PoetessWug says

    September 5, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    I love your photos!!! I've been to Vermont on vacation too. Where are the Ben and Jerry photos?!! ^_^ Never mind. You don't need them! You've got mountains, beautiful scenery, and cow photos!!!

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    September 6, 2010 at 12:12 am

    That looks like one gorgeous vacation spot. sounds like you had a fantastic summer with the cows :P

    These cookies look amazing! Molasses is one of my favorite sweeteners. It has such a rustic flavor.

    Reply
  4. Lora says

    September 6, 2010 at 12:31 am

    that last cow photo was just incredible. Love the recipe also!

    Reply
  5. a Broad says

    September 6, 2010 at 12:43 am

    I have never seen such a photogenic cow , one with a little mohawk even !
    Are those freckles or flies on that pink nose?

    Cookies!!!
    I never went to Vermont. I am sorry about that now.

    Reply
  6. Lynne says

    September 6, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I enjoyed your photos of Vermont, chairs with a great view, cute cows and these wonderful cookies. I love chocolate chips and these are so interesting with the molasses. Must try.

    Reply
  7. Fun and Fearless in Beantown says

    September 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Yum!

    Reply
  8. Vicki says

    September 6, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    No wonder Ben and Jerry's ice cream came from Vermont with these lovely cows! What a wonderful cabin. Will get on these cookies post haste.

    Reply
  9. Vicki says

    September 6, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    I just checked out your vacation photos and now have extreme Vermont envy! Horses, Sissy's and the cabin? Y'all are one very lucky lady.

    Reply
  10. Natalie says

    September 7, 2010 at 1:02 am

    I can't decide which is more convincing..the Vermont photos or the cookie recipe? Either way, I want both :)

    Reply
  11. Marisa says

    September 7, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Lovely photos! My favourite is the one with the berries.

    Reply
  12. City Share says

    September 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    I love visiting Vermont because of the cows and views too. Thanks for sharing your photos and delicious cookie recipe.

    Reply
  13. rObrak says

    September 11, 2010 at 4:17 am

    Even if I'm here, seeing a refreshing place would be very exciting. I hope I could go to a place like this as well. Actually, I often had a dream, a dream that I'm in a place such as this. The feeling was very amusing, relaxing and silent. =) Thank you for posting and love your cookie recipe. By the way, you might like to try using a stainless steel container for your daily lunch pack. It's durable, and eco-friendly, suited for a healthier living. =)

    Reply
  14. thecurvycarrot.com says

    September 15, 2010 at 2:28 am

    I just checked your page (I've been so busy and my Google reader is back-logged), but this post made my day. I've lived in the Midwest my whole life, and in 9 short months, I will be moving to Vermont/New Hampshire border area for a one year fellowship. Your photos and the feelings you described are the reasons why I decided to go there. Thanks for making me excited about the big move…..I cannot wait. And, those cows are the best. :)

    Reply
  15. michelle says

    April 4, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    I was at home today with a feverish 4-year old and a new bottle of molasses. I did a web search and came upon your vacation/cookie combo post! I just made the cookies and have to tell you, and everyone that finds your site, how absolutely wonderful they are. The bit of sea salt on top made my day. Thank you for making a "sick" day into a wonderful baking day! The photos are great as well…. Vermont is awesome (in the winter as well!).

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Wicked new reader of your blog from Massachusetts. Vermont is beautiful. Everyone should visit! I just made your Grandma's Molasses Cookie recipe. I am going to compete in the office cookie bake-off on Friday with these gems!!

    Reply
  17. FramedCooks says

    December 10, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Michelle – a belated thank you for your sweet comment! And Anonymous…hope the cookies brought you good luck in the bake-off!!!

    Reply
  18. Joy Wadleigh says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    These are my family’s favorite chocolate chip cookies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      June 25, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Joy! I’m so glad, and thank you for taking the time to tell me – you made my day!

      Reply

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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