Comments on: Molasses Cookies Recipe (With Dates)

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:45:07 +0000

I’ve been seeing more and more in the health space people saying we should very much avoid nuts and baking with almond flour due to PUFA content, also concerns for antinutrients in raw nuts not prepared properly. Thoughts on this?

By: Jincy

Jincy — Wed, 23 May 2018 21:35:39 +0000

Can we use dark jaggery in powdered form like Organic Palm Jaggery in place of molasses for this recipe? Will it be a 1 to 1 substitute?

By: Britta

Britta — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:41:34 +0000

I’m so excited to try these. But curious why doesn’t it have ginger in it?!?

By: Mollie

Mollie — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:50:08 +0000

Looks yummy! How much coconut sugar would you substitute for the dates?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:20:14 +0000

In reply to Joy. You can use a Tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, or a teaspoon of dried. And you can add the molasses with the wet ingredients.

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 02:45:02 +0000

Hi there is no ginger listed in these, perhaps a mistake? We had to find from another ginger cookie recipie online and guestamate. Also, the molasses is not listed in the mixing instructions anywhere, but only in the list of ingredients.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 03:02:01 +0000

In reply to Mare. I haven't done it for this specific recipe but it's worth a try. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out!

By: Mare

Mare — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:01:44 +0000

Hi! Looks delish but I can’t do dairy. Would coconut oil sub for butter? Have you seen this work in other recipes? Thanks mama <3

By: katie

katie — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:26:58 +0000

Not seeing where to add the molasses. I assume in the blender part?

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:10:56 +0000

I’m wondering if you have an approximate weight for the amount of dates you use. The dates I use tend to vary in size quite a bit, so just going by the number might have me a bit off. Thanks!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:08:56 +0000

I made these with just coconut flour and they were a complete disaster. Learn from my mistake and use almond flour!!!!
Although the flavour was delicious!
And there is a happy ending.
I added more butter and made them into a crust for a cheese cake.
I still have yet to make these with almond flour but I’m sure they’d turn out great!!
Thanks for the recipe!

By: Amanda J

Amanda J — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:29:10 +0000

In reply to Anna C.

If you’re into jam, what I usually do is to cut up about 4 cups of a juicy fruit (plums, in my case) and then I put them in a saucepan and cook them over high heat until they release their natural juices and then thicken into jam. I usually add about two teaspoons of cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, and about 1/2 tsp. lemon or orange zest, but unless you really love super-sweet jams, you can forego added sugar, and the natural sweetness of the plums will take are of the rest. It’ll take about 15-20 minutes for it to thicken. Stir constantly. When the jam is a dark purple color and has thickened enough that you can run a spoon through it and there be a delay before the jam fills in the gap, then you can do the “plate test” to check for the set. (Freeze a ceramic plate and drop a spoonful of your jam onto it; if the jam doesn’t drip when you tilt the plate, then it’s set.)

This makes about 1 1/2 pints of jam or so, and if you can it right, it’ll last a couple months in the refrigerator before you open it. After you open it, it’ll last probably 2 weeks.

By: Sylvie

Sylvie — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:43:09 +0000

In reply to Teanna. I can't see where to add molasses either...

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:03:37 +0000

In reply to amy. I haven't tried...

By: amy

amy — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 20:08:22 +0000

I’ve been “eye balling” this recipe for some time now lol. Do you think I could sub unsweetened applesauce for the butter? Thanks!

By: Dessi

Dessi — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:11:20 +0000

What is the shelf life of these cookies? Can they be prepared in bulk and stored for a longer period of time?

By: Teanna

Teanna — Tue, 24 May 2016 02:59:42 +0000

Just made these and they are amazing!! Just one comment, the directions don’t have any place to add the molasses (unless I’m missing it). I was just about to roll these into balls when I thought “I didn’t add any molasses to these molasses cookies!!” I would guess you’d add it in with the wet ingredients in the blender? But may want to adjust the recipe so no one misses it. Thanks Katie!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:30:28 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Yep :-)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:10:05 +0000

I’m also wondering if coconut butter or oil could be substituted for the butter. My daughter is currently DF. Thanks for be awesome recipe!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:45:32 +0000

I made these cookies last night for our family’s New Year’s Eve celebration (movie night at home with cousins). They were fabulous! Definitely a keeper.