These Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies have been my go-to molasses crinkles recipe for a good number of years. They turn out perfect every time!
Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
There are some cookie recipes you just like to make every year during the holidays because everyone loves them. These Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies are one of those cookie recipes. Since they’re easy to freeze (instructions toward the end of this post), they’re a good one to store in the freezer and take out as you want to share them during the holiday season. There are always people stopping by or visiting during the holidays, so it’s good to have cookies ready to go!
If you’re one who likes a good holiday party or cookie exchange party, these cookies are a good choice for parties too. They’re a nice molasses flavored cookie with plenty of cinnamon and nutmeg added in. And I love the chewy texture of these cookies too. They are also known as Molasses Crinkles.
What’s the best kind of molasses to use for these Molasses Crinkles?
Dark, sticky, sweet molasses is great for cookies, and it pairs nicely with warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. You’ll be looking for unsulphured molasses for these cookies. You want to use “original” molasses- light or dark molasses. Don’t buy Blackstrap molasses as that will have more of a bitter flavor and isn’t as sweet. Light or dark molasses is best for making Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies.
Where do you find molasses at the store?
Locating molasses at your grocery store can be tricky if you don’t buy it often. Since molasses is technically a syrup, it’s usually shelved with the maple syrup. Look for it there first! Some stores may stock it in the baking aisle too.
Can you freeze Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies?
Yes, these cookies freeze well. So feel free to make them ahead and store them in the freezer!
Store the cookies in single layers inside a sealable, airtight container with parchment or wax paper in between layers to stack. When thawing your frozen Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies, take them out of the container and let sit at room temperature so condensation doesn’t form and make them soggy.
If you’re looking for more holiday cookie recipes, you might also like to try my Strawberry Sandwich Cookies or these Holiday Nuggets. Candy Cane Kiss Cookies, Reindeer Cookies and Cranberry- Orange Shortbread Cookies are also nice holiday cookies.
More holiday- inspired recipes:
- Gingerbread Roll
- Holiday Breakfast Casserole
- No Yeast Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
- Christmas Fudge
- Peppermint Cheesecake Cake
- Candy Cane Fudge
- Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups granulated white sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and the remaining 1 cup of sugar until combined. Beat in the egg and then the molasses until combined. Reduce the speed to low; gradually mix in the dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
- Use 1 tablespoon of dough to roll into balls. Roll the balls in the reserved sugar to coat.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until the edges are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets and then transfer to racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container, 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I roll these and freeze them for a week or two? I would let thaw and roll in sugar to bake. Sound really good, thanks.
It sounds like that might work, but I haven’t tried it!
INCREDIBLE cookies!! made these on a rainy day and had to hold myself back from eating them all. They come out of the oven gorgeous! If you are thinking about making these GO FOR IT! My baking mind was thinking you had to cream the butter and the sugar but i reread the instructions and luckily caught myself before it was too late xD !
-zoey
Love Love Love these! Thank you!
These were perfect molasses cookies! No matter which cookie sheet I used, all batches came out perfectly! This recipe is definitely a keeper for me. Makes wonderful chewy cookies!
These were a big hit at my cookie exchange!
These are my favorite Christmas cookies!
These cookies are a staple during the holidays. I love that they are chewy.
My kids devoured a whole batch in minutes! They loved it!
I love molasses cookies! Looks so delicious and perfect for Christmas!
The perfect molasses cookie.