Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

These Oatmeal Molasses Rolls are the best way to start your fall mornings. After making them dozens of times, I’ve perfected the recipe to ensure soft, fluffy rolls every time. The warm spices and rich molasses flavor will make your kitchen cozy and inviting. Keep reading for my tips on preventing dry rolls. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Honey Lime Chicken and Berry Cream Cheese Muffins.

What You'll Need for Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Optional: Melted butter, for brushing
• Optional: Jam or honey, for serving

How to Make Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, yeast, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Add molasses, melted butter, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
2. Let it rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the rolls: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Second rise: Cover the baking dish with a clean towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve with your favorite jam or honey.

Storing & Reheating Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, shape the rolls and let them rise at room temperature before baking.

Freezing Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

Freeze shaped, uncooked rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat rolls in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat rolls in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. This can make rolls soggy, so the oven is recommended.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brush the tops of the rolls with a mixture of melted butter and a pinch of salt before serving.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the molasses with an equal amount of honey or maple syrup, but the flavor will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: See the 'Make Ahead' section in the Storage details for instructions on making rolls ahead of time.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to make more or fewer rolls.
• Troubleshooting: If your rolls are dry, you may have overbaked them. To prevent this, start checking the rolls for doneness at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.

Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

1 hr 40 mins

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Serves

12 rolls

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Optional Toppings

• Melted butter, for brushing
• Jam or honey, for serving

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, yeast, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Add molasses, melted butter, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
2. Let it rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the rolls: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Second rise: Cover the baking dish with a clean towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and serve with your favorite jam or honey.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brush the tops of the rolls with a mixture of melted butter and a pinch of salt before serving.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the molasses with an equal amount of honey or maple syrup, but the flavor will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: See the 'Make Ahead' section in the Storage details for instructions on making rolls ahead of time.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to make more or fewer rolls.
• Troubleshooting: If your rolls are dry, you may have overbaked them. To prevent this, start checking the rolls for doneness at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze shaped, uncooked rolls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat rolls in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat rolls in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. This can make rolls soggy, so the oven is recommended.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, shape the rolls and let them rise at room temperature before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Fall Favorites and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!