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
