These Chewy Molasses Cookies are soft, chewy, and positively addicting! Filled with warm winter spices they’re perfect for the holiday season!
- Ingredients For Your Chewy Molasses Cookies
- How To Make Chewy Molassesย Cookies
- What To Serve With Your Molassesย Cookies
- How To Store Chewy Molassesย Cookies
- How Long Will Chewy Molasses Cookies Last in the Refrigerator?
- Can I Freeze Molasses Cookies?
- How Long Will Molasses Cookies Last in the Freezer?
- How To Reheat Molasses Cookies?
Molasses cookies are a huge hit on any dessert table. The sweetness of molasses, combined with warm spices from ginger and cinnamon, creates a cookie that is sure to please everyone! Chewy Molasses Cookies are such an easy recipe that even novice cooks can handle them. These cookies will be ready in just 15 minutes and taste delicious, served warm or cold.
Why You’ll Love These Molasses Cookies:
This chewy cookie is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. They’re full of flavor and can be served warm or cold, making them perfect for any occasion. The crackly tops and crispy edge is simply irresistible. They’re the perfect holiday cookie! These cookies will quickly become your favorite christmas cookies!
Equipment Needed To Make Molasses Cookies
โข Measuring Cups (1/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1 cup)
โข Measuring Spoons (tsp)
โข Cookie Sheets or Baking sheets
โข Parchment Paper or Silpat
โข Large bowl
โข Electric Mixer
โข Large spoon or cookie scoop
Ingredients For Your Chewy Molasses Cookies
โข 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
โข 2 tsp baking soda
โข 1 tsp allspice
โข 1 tsp ground ginger
โข 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
โข 1 teaspoon salt
โข 3/4 cup room temperature unsalted butter, softened
โข 1 1/2 cup sugar
โข 1 large egg
โข 3/4 cup dark molasses
How To Make Chewy Molasses Cookies
Step 1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Step 3. Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or using a paddle attachment on a stand mixer until the butter is light in color (about one minute).
Step 4. Add the egg and molasses and mix well to combine.
Step 5. Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
Step 6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 7. Using a large spoon or small cookie scoop, roll dough into small balls about 1โณ in diameter.
Step 8. Arrange on a baking sheet, spacing them about 2โณ apart.
Step 9. Bake at 350 for 9 minutes and let cool on a wire rack.
What To Serve With Your Molasses Cookies
The sweetness of the molasses cookies makes them perfect for pairing with vanilla ice cream and a gingerbread coquito!
You could also serve them alongside some Christmas Sangria! You can’t go wrong with this classic holiday cookie. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
How To Store Chewy Molasses Cookies
Place cookies in an air tight container to keep them moist and fresh for several days.
How Long Will Chewy Molasses Cookies Last in the Refrigerator?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Can I Freeze Molasses Cookies?
Wrap each cookie individually with wax paper and place it inside a freezer bag. Place inside the freezer until ready to use, then take out as many cookies as desired.
How Long Will Molasses Cookies Last in the Freezer?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to three months.
How To Reheat Molasses Cookies?
Yes! Just pop your desiredย amountย of cookies into a 350-degree oven until nice and warm. Enjoy!
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