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Sweet and Spiced Molasses Cookies

Updated December 14, 2016
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Peppery Molasses Cookies
Credit: Oxmoor House

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

Chewy Molasses Cookies
Credit: 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

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

Mega-Ginger Cookies
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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

Molasses-Spice Crinkles
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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

Molasses-Spice Crackles
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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

Oatmeal-Molasses Cookies
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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

Chewy Ginger Cookies
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Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe

Fresh ginger and black pepper bring a kick to this classic cookie.

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Spicy Molasses Crackles

Spicy Molasses Crackles
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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

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

Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Credit: 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

Donna's Molasses Cookies
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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

Molasses Cookies with Peanut-Butter Glaze
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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

Peppery Molasses Cookies
Credit: Oxmoor House

Peppery Molasses Cookies Recipe

These are really spicy...the black pepper gives them a kick!

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    1 of 13 Chewy Molasses Cookies
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