Introduction
This cookie is basically a gingerbread cookie, minus the fun shapes. The recipe is incredibly straightforward and absolutely delicious. It’s definitely a great holiday cookie recipe.
Recipe Outline
| Recipe: Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies | Special Equipment: Hand/Stand Mixer |
| Source: Dessert Person | Time: 2.5 hours |
| Author: Claire Saffitz | Difficulty: 1/5 |
| Type: Dessert (Baking) | Score: ★★★★☆ |
Making The Dough
Tip 1: Ensure you use unsulfured molasses.
Tip 2: If you don’t have allspice, there are some close imitations you’ll likely have.
Forming And Baking The Cookie
Tip 1: If you can’t find Demerara sugar, then consider Turbinado.
Tip 2: The cookies will seem raw and very soft/gooey when they’re done. Don’t worry, they’ll harden significantly as they cool.
Final Product
Key Takeaways
- Cook different batches for different durations to get a few different degrees of chewiness – and then select your favorite.
- Final Score: 4/5 – An easy and delicious cookie. It is one of the best “gingerbread “cookies I’ve had.
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