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Mini Molasses Cookie
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Mini Molasses Cookie (12 g) has 49 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 12 g
49
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
8.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 5% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.46 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 24 g | 98 kcal |
| 3 piece (mini) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 36 g | 148 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Mini Molasses Cookie is the English page name for mini pekmezli kurabiye, a small Turkish cookie sweetened with pekmez, often grape molasses. It is not necessarily the same as a strongly spiced American-style molasses cookie.
Mini Molasses Cookies are made by mixing pekmez into a cookie dough, shaping it into small pieces, and baking until set. Add flour gradually and avoid overmixing so the finished cookies do not turn tough.
Yes. Grape molasses, or pekmez, is a common choice for this Turkish-style cookie. Its flavor and thickness affect the result, so use the amount in your recipe and adjust the dough only if it seems unusually wet.
Mini Molasses Cookies often turn hard when the dough contains too much flour, is overworked, or is baked for too long. They may still feel soft when first removed from the oven; let them cool so their texture can set.
You can sweeten Mini Molasses Cookies with pekmez, but it changes the dough as well as the flavor. Because pekmez adds moisture, replacing all the sugar may require adjusting the dry ingredients; follow a recipe designed for pekmez.
Store Mini Molasses Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature after they have cooled completely. Sealing them while warm traps steam, which can make them soft and affect how well they keep.
Yes, baked Mini Molasses Cookies can be frozen once completely cool. Seal them in a freezer-safe container and thaw at room temperature before serving. You can also freeze shaped dough and bake it after thawing.
Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves pair well with the deep flavor of pekmez in Mini Molasses Cookies. Turkish recipes vary, so spices are optional; use them lightly if you want the pekmez flavor to remain prominent.
Serve Mini Molasses Cookies with black tea, Turkish tea, or coffee. Their sweetness pairs well with unsweetened drinks, and they can also be offered as a small dessert after a meal.
Not automatically. Pekmez gives Mini Molasses Cookies a distinctive flavor, but it is still a sweetener, and these cookies remain a sweet treat. Choosing pekmez instead of another sweetener does not make the cookies sugar-free.
Vitamins
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.13mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.24µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.25mg · 1% DV
Sodium
28mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
13mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 49 calories in 1 piece (mini) (12 g):
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A mini molasses cookie is a small baked treat made with dough sweetened with pekmez, the thick fruit syrup used in Turkish cooking. Grape pekmez is common, though versions made with mulberry or other fruits also exist, so the flavour and colour can vary from one recipe to another.
Its sweetness is deep and gently caramel-like, while the texture may be crisp or soft depending on how it is baked. In Turkey, these cookies are often served with tea or coffee, or kept on hand for a quick snack. They are mainly a source of carbohydrates and provide little fibre; 100 g contains 410 calories. Pair one with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to keep the snack less sweet overall.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
SATURATED
0.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.