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Molasses cookie Calories
Dense, sweet cookie made with molasses, often spiced
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Molasses cookie (35 g) has 151 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.4 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 3.9 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Molasses cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
151
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
24.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 5% · Fat 30%
Molasses cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Molasses cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 85 g | 366 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 452 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Molasses cookie
What is a Molasses cookie?
A Molasses cookie is a sweet cookie flavored with molasses, often with warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon, or cloves. Many versions have a crackled surface and a chewy center, though texture varies by recipe.
What is the difference between a Molasses cookie and gingerbread?
Molasses cookies are usually softer and chewier, while gingerbread can be baked into crisp cookies or firm shapes for decorating. Both may contain molasses and ginger, but gingerbread often has a stronger emphasis on ginger and a firmer texture.
Why do Molasses cookies crack on top?
Molasses cookies crack as the outside sets before the middle finishes expanding in the oven. Rolling the dough in sugar before baking can make the crackled surface more noticeable.
How do you keep Molasses cookies soft and chewy?
To keep Molasses cookies soft and chewy, take them out when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Let them finish setting on the baking sheet, then store them in an airtight container once fully cool.
Can you freeze Molasses cookie dough?
Yes, Molasses cookie dough freezes well. Shape it into portions first, freeze them until firm, then store them sealed; bake from frozen, allowing extra time in the oven rather than thawing the dough completely.
Can you substitute honey for molasses in Molasses cookies?
Yes, honey can replace molasses in a Molasses cookie recipe, but the result will be lighter in color and less deeply flavored. Molasses is thicker and more robust, so the cookies may also spread or brown differently.
Why did my Molasses cookies turn out flat?
Molasses cookies often spread too much when the dough is warm, the baking sheet is still hot, or the flour is under-measured. Chill the dough and place portions on a cool baking sheet to help them hold their shape.
How should you store Molasses cookies?
Store Molasses cookies in an airtight container at room temperature after they have cooled completely. Keeping them sealed helps preserve their chewiness; separate crisp and soft cookies so their textures do not affect each other.
Can you make Molasses cookies without ginger?
Yes, you can make Molasses cookies without ginger. Use cinnamon or cloves for warmth, or leave out the spices for a more direct molasses flavor; the spices affect taste, not the cookie’s basic structure.
What makes Molasses cookies taste bitter?
Molasses cookies can taste bitter if the molasses is very dark or strong, or if the spices are overused. A milder molasses and balanced seasoning usually give a sweeter, less intense flavor.
Molasses cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.56mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.85µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
Molasses cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Molasses cookie
To burn the 151 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Molasses cookie?
Molasses cookie is a Turkish regional bake made with pekmez, a thick fruit syrup—often grape molasses—mixed into the dough. Recipes may include warm spices, and baking gives the cookie a sturdy, slightly crisp outside with a denser, tender middle. Its sweetness has a deep, caramel-like edge rather than the simple taste of white sugar.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea at home or offered to guests; it also works as a small breakfast or afternoon treat. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it pairs well with plain tea or coffee. It is a substantial sweet, with 430 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece is a practical serving.
How Nutritious Is Molasses cookie?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Molasses cookie Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Molasses cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Molasses cookie Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Molasses cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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