Get on the NICE LIST this year with friends and family when you bake this iconic Silver Dollar City cookie recipe to share with those you love this holiday season!
The bakers at Eva & Delilah’s know just the thing to get your friends talking this season. When asked what their favorite taste of the season was, they all agreed Molasses Ginger Cookies were at the top of the list. This fragrant cookie will have your house smelling like An Old Time Christmas in no time.
Does Silver Dollar City really have the best theme park food?
Did you know that Silver Dollar City is renowned for having America's Best theme park food? From hearty skillets and Pretzel Dogs to sweet treats like Cinnamon Bread, the park’s culinary creations are as unique as its attractions. This Molasses Ginger Cookie recipe is a perfect example of the exceptional quality and flavor visitors rave about.
If cookies aren’t enough to tempt you, consider this: the seasonal menu during An Old Time Christmas® includes everything from savory soups to handcrafted sweets, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With a Tasting Passport, you can sample dozens of holiday-inspired dishes as you explore the park.
And if baking isn’t your thing, no worries—just stop by Eva & Delilah’s Bakery for freshly baked cookies and other holiday favorites. Trust us, one bite and you’ll see why Silver Dollar City’s food consistently wins awards.
Ingredients for Santa’s Favorite Molasses Ginger Cookies
2 C All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Ginger
½ tsp Ground Cloves
½ tsp Salt
¾ C Shortening or Butter
1 ¼ C Granulated Sugar (reserve ¼ C)
2 Tbsp Molasses
1 Large Egg
(Makes 20 cookies)
Instructions: Baking Santa’s Favorite Molasses Ginger Cookies
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves. In a large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds, add 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Beat until combined. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until well combined. Shape into 1 ½ inch balls. Dip into a small bowl of water and a bowl of ¼ cup sugar. (For a lighter coating, just dip in sugar.) Arrange balls 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until light brown on bottoms. Cool the cookies on wire racks.
Don’t feel like baking? Step into Eva & Delilah’s Bakery and get yourself a cookie… or a baker’s dozen. We won’t tell!
From cookies to soups and everything in between, you’re sure to find something you enjoy on our Tastes Of The Season menu. Can’t choose just one treat? The tasting passport has you covered with dozens of holiday treats to select from as you eat your way around The City.
As a 25-year contributor to the Silver Dollar City Marketing Team, Tiffanie has been telling and shaping the stories of the The City for as long as she can remember.…
