Sweet and Spiced Molasses Cookies

December 14, 2016
Nothing reminds us of the holidays quite like the aroma of molasses wafting through the house. Look no further than classic, soft, and chewy molasses cookies for your celebrations this season--it just isn't the holidays without them!
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Chewy Molasses Cookies

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe
Perfectly spiced and wonderfully tender, these 5-star molasses cookies are a staff favorite.
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Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies Recipe
This classic recipe for the spiced cookie is an oldie but goodie and a delicious addition to your holiday cookie collection. Did we mention it's 5-star-rated?

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Mega-Ginger Cookies

Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson 
Mega-Ginger Cookies Recipe
These soft, chewy cookies get an extra dose of ginger. Make ahead: Up to 1 week, stored airtight at room temperature; or freeze up to 4 months.
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Molasses-Spice Crinkles

Photo: Oxmoor House
Molasses-Spice Crinkles Recipe
The strong, sweet flavor of molasses balances well with a team of spices in these soft, chewy cookies crusted with sugar.

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Molasses-Spice Crackles

HOWARD L. PUCKETT
Molasses-Spice Crackles Recipe
The "crackly" texture of those brown sugar cookies comes from dipping the balls of cookie dough in granulated sugar before baking.

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Oatmeal-Molasses Cookies

Lee Harrelson
Oatmeal-Molasses Cookies Recipe
Just like Grandma used to make–soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.
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Chewy Ginger Cookies

Photo: Linda Pugliese, Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Buffy Hargett Miller
Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe
Fresh ginger and black pepper bring a kick to this classic cookie.

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Spicy Molasses Crackles

Oxmoor House
Spicy Molasses Crackles Recipe
For easy cleanup, line baking sheets with parchment paper for these quick-to-prepare cookies.

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Grandma's Molasses Crinkles

Grandma's Molasses Crinkles Recipe
Beware: these melt-in-your-mouth molasses cookies are as good as grandma's.
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Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Photo: Yunhee Kim; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Ginger-Molasses Cookies Recipe
Serve a plate of melt-in-your-mouth cookies to friends and family tonight. The ginger in these molasses cookies make them extra memorable.

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Donna's Molasses Cookies

Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Kelly Allen
Donna's Molasses Cookies Recipe
Cloves and ginger add extra spice to these classic holiday cookies. Pro tip: Roll the cookie balls in turbinado sugar for crunch.

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Molasses Cookies with Peanut-Butter Glaze

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake
Molasses Cookies with Peanut-Butter Glaze Recipe
A simple peanut butter glaze makes these indulgent treats stand out from all the rest.
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Peppery Molasses Cookies

Oxmoor House
Peppery Molasses Cookies Recipe
These are really spicy...the black pepper gives them a kick!
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