Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

Make the best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls for a cozy family dinner or holiday feast. These soft, tender rolls are full of warm spices and are better than store-bought. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect rolls every time. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these Easy Ham and Cheese Croissants for a quick breakfast and Pair these rolls with Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers for a delicious meal.

What You'll Need for Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

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

• 2 cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 5-6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 packets instant yeast
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Optional: Melted butter, for brushing
• Optional: Powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine milk, butter, and molasses. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is warm to the touch. Remove from heat and stir in oats. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm milk mixture and eggs. Mix until combined. Gradually add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough is soft and slightly sticky. Knead for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Punch down dough and divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Storing & Reheating Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

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 prepare the dough through step 3 and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing with step 4.

Freezing Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. Watch closely to prevent overcooking.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra soft rolls, brush the tops with melted butter right after removing them from the oven.
• Best substitution: You can substitute blackstrap molasses for a more robust flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough through step 3 and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing with step 4.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too dry, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Best Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite

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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

24 rolls

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 5-6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 packets instant yeast
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Melted butter, for brushing
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine milk, butter, and molasses. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is warm to the touch. Remove from heat and stir in oats. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm milk mixture and eggs. Mix until combined. Gradually add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough is soft and slightly sticky. Knead for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Punch down dough and divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra soft rolls, brush the tops with melted butter right after removing them from the oven.
• Best substitution: You can substitute blackstrap molasses for a more robust flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough through step 3 and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing with step 4.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too dry, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until warmed through. Watch closely to prevent overcooking.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the dough through step 3 and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing with step 4.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 160
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• 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 Golden Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy Family Favorite 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!