These are the Best Chewy Molasses Cookies ever, and a must make Christmas cookie tradition! The perfectly crackled tops and chewy insides are irresistible!
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These amazing cookies have earned their place on our Christmas cookie trays every year. I have been making them for a long time, tweaking the recipe a little each time until they were just right.
No more tweaking necessary – these are truly the best!
My husband and kids all LOVE these cookies. They have the perfect amount of warm, comforting spices – they basically taste like a Christmas hug.
What are some of your favorite cookies to make each Christmas? Our list has become quite extensive, as we’ve had more kids. I think we made 20 varieties last year!
The flavors of gingerbread are a newly, much requested favorite around here. These Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Bars with Eggnog Frosting were a huge hit last year, and my kids have been asking me to make this Gingerbread Fudge all year long!
The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg is just such a cozy combination. There’s not much better than watching snow fall outside your window with a nice hot latte, and a plate of these Chewy Molasses Cookies! Comfort and joy!
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Best Chewy Molasses Cookies
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| Serves | 42 |
| Prep time | 2 hours, 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 9 minutes |
| Total time | 2 hours, 29 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable |
| Occasion | Christmas, Thanksgiving |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses and the egg until. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking soda and mix well. Gradually mix in the flour until combined. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls and roll them in the granulated sugar until coated. Place dough balls 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Let cool a few minutes on cookie sheet before transferring wire racks to cool completely. Store in an air tight container. | |
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Cindy says
What temperature did you cook these on?
Stephanie Brubaker says
350. Hope you enjoy!
Shari Johnson says
Is a tablespoon of Baking Soda correct in your recipe? Seems like a lot.(?)
Stephanie Brubaker says
One tablespoon is correct. More than most cookies, but these need it 🙂 Enjoy!
Sherri says
I make these and dip half in white chocolate. 😋
Mrs. H.G. Clark says
Good morning! You mention these are freezable. Is that before or after being baked? I am in need of freezable dough to make it easy for when the grandchildren come to make cookies for Santa.
Looking forward to your reply. Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas season filled with great health, loved ones, laughter, and tons of fabulous memories.
Lydia says
These are amazing. My husband even said better than chocolate chip! Thanks for a superb recipe!
Allie says
Can you chill for longer than 2 hours??
Stephanie Brubaker says
Yes 🙂
Dana says
Mine came out flat and thin. They tasted great but didn’t look like yours. Any suggestions?
Stephanie Brubaker says
Sounds like they needed longer chill time, or even a little more flour. Hope you make them again – these are our favorite cookies!
Raquel says
Do you have to chill these in the refrigerator for 2 hours?
Stephanie Brubaker says
Yes. Chilling helps keep the cookies from spreading too much!