Molasses Spice Cookies are undeniably soft, delightfully chewy, and absolutely bursting with rich, comforting flavor. They’re practically bursting at the seams with the cozy, comforting flavors of ground ginger and cinnamon, with just a hint of freshly grated nutmeg, and the tiniest pinch of ground cloves, all wrapped up in a big molasses hug. They’re the kind of treat that makes you want to sneak back into the kitchen for just one more. And then maybe another after that. Whether you’re in the mood for a cookie loaded with chocolate chips, crammed with crushed sandwich cookies, or slathered with chocolate icing and a sprinkle of salty pretzels, we’ve got you covered. Your new favorite cookie recipe is about to make itself right at home.
Sadly, Molasses Spice Cookies only seem to make their grand appearance around the holidays. And, honestly, y’all, that’s just a crying shame because these warmly spiced beauties, packed with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, deserve a spot in the cookie jar all year long. Below, you’ll find a whole lineup of our favorite Molasses Spice Cookie recipes, from the classic version to one with a chocolate chip twist, and even a few with cocoa icing spread on top and then decorated with salty pretzels or vanilla-flavored marshmallow bits for lots of added crunchy texture. Whichever cookie recipe you choose, you’re sure to have a hard time resisting their delicious, soft, and chewy texture.
Soft & Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
If you could only bake one cookie this holiday season, this should be it. Seriously. Forget the fussy, decorated sugar cookies and the crumbly shortbread for a moment. These Soft & Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies are a stand-alone star, boasting a deeply comforting flavor profile of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and rich molasses. More importantly, this has the potential of being the most adaptable recipe in your cookie arsenal. Think of it as the little black dress of your recipe box. Perfect on its own, but ready to be accessorized with anything from white chocolate, dried fruit, or candied ginger to festive holiday-colored chocolate candies or a sweet powdered sugar icing drizzle. This perfect molasses spice cookie recipe is the ultimate blank canvas, ready to be transformed into whatever your lil’ holiday heart desires. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Chocolate Chip Molasses Spice Cookies
What happens when the coziest cookie of the season meets a timeless classic? You get pure, unadulterated magic. Imagine all the warm, chewy, spiced goodness you crave in a molasses spice cookie, but with a generous handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips tossed in for good measure. Think of these Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies as the more sophisticated, mysterious cousin to the everyday traditional chocolate chip cookie. They’re the perfect blend of cozy spice and rich chocolate. A grown-up, more sophisticated chocolate chip cookie that will win you over at first bite. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Buttery Oatmeal Raisin Molasses Spice Cookies
There’s nothing quite like biting into a soft, chewy molasses spice cookie, all warm with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. But what if you were to take that classic comfort and give it a little twist? Picture all that cozy spice, but with the buttery chew of an oatmeal cookie and sweet golden raisins tucked into every bite. It’s like your favorite oatmeal raisin cookie and your go-to molasses spice cookie decided to team up and become the ultimate cookie duo. It’s the familiar comfort you crave, elevated into something entirely new and utterly addictive. If you love oatmeal raisin cookies, prepare to fall in love all over again. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
OREO Cookies & Cream Molasses Spice Cookies
What happens when the cozy, nostalgic warmth of your favorite molasses spice cookie meets the iconic, irresistible crunch of an OREO? Pure magic. If you’ve ever found yourself torn between the deep, molasses-rich flavor of a soft and chewy spice cookie and the chocolate-and-cream perfection of an OREO cookie, then prepare to have your mind blown. This cookie mashup brings the two legendary cookies together to create one spectacular recipe. These OREO Cookies & Cream Molasses Spice Cookies are packed with warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, but with a rebellious, delightful twist. A generous helping of crushed OREO cookie pieces adds a lovely crunch you’re bound to fall head over heels for at first bite. This is, without a doubt, a match made in cookie heaven. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Reindeer Cocoa Iced Molasses Spice Cookies
Gingerbread men, you might want to scoot over and make some room, because there’s a brand new crew showing up on this year’s Christmas cookie plate, and they’re bringing a whole lot of charm and a little bit of delicious chaos. These seriously incredible molasses spice cookies are chewy, flavorful, packed with holiday spirit, and topped with a sweet vanilla and cocoa-flavored powdered sugar icing. With pretzel antlers perched just so, chunky brown M&M’s cheeks, adorable red M&M’s Minis noses, and googly candy eyes that dare you not to smile, these reindeer cookies are guaranteed to be the star of any holiday gathering. Santa, Rudolph, and the entire reindeer entourage are going to get a giggle out of these Reindeer Cocoa Iced Molasses Spice Cookies this Christmas. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Reindeer Molasses Spice Cookies
These molasses spice cookies are the perfect sweet treat to leave out for Santa this Christmas Eve. And, with the addition of mini pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and chocolate M&M’s noses, these easy-to-decorate sweet spice-filled molasses reindeer cookies will definitely ensure that you make Santa’s Nice List this holiday season. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Molasses Spice Cookies
If you’re looking for that one special treat to celebrate a snow day, elevate your holiday cookie platter, or simply make a gray day feel brighter, this is it. These chewy molasses spice cookies are absolutely packed with the kind of warm, spicy goodness that makes your kitchen smell like a gingerbread wonderland. Think ginger, cinnamon, a whisper of nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves. Nestled inside each spiced delight is a generous dollop of rich, decadent, and incredibly quick-to-make hot cocoa icing. And for the grand finale? A generous sprinkle of miniature marshmallow bits that lend a sweet vanilla flavor and an absolutely irresistible crunch. They’re adorable, they’re delicious, and they’re the perfect companion to a warm and cozy cup of hot chocolate. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Cocoa Iced Molasses Spice Cookies with Pretzels
Imagine the warm, nostalgic scent of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves filling your kitchen. And then, picture a molasses-spice cookie so perfectly soft and chewy that it practically melts in your mouth. Now, add a sweet, fudgy dollop of rich cocoa icing right in the center. And for the grand finale, a salty, crunchy sprinkle of crushed pretzels. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s soft, it’s crunchy. These cocoa-iced cookies with pretzels are everything you’ve ever wanted in a single treat. Get ready to fall in love. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
M&M’s Minis Halloween Molasses Spice Cookies
These classic, irresistibly chewy molasses spice cookies are getting a delightfully spooky-cute makeover this Halloween season. They’re everything you love about fall. Rich, deeply spiced, and perfectly soft, but with a mischievous, whimsical festive holiday twist. Chocolate chips peeking out from the dough, candy eyeballs staring back at you like they’re up to no good, and a handful of Milk Chocolate M&M’s Minis for a pop of seasonal color and crunch. These cookies are ready to haunt your cookie jar in the best possible way. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
Cookie Monster Molasses Spice Cookies
What’s blue, adorable, and disappears from the cookie jar in seconds? These Cookie Monster Molasses Spice Cookies. Loaded with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips and brought to life with a pair of silly edible candy eyeballs and blue M&M’s Minis, these soft, chewy, super-chocolatey molasses spice chocolate chip cookies are ridiculously fun to decorate and even more fun to eat. They’re part delicious, part adorable, and 100% guaranteed to be devoured by your own little monsters. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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CLICK HERE to find a list of all of our past cookie recipes, as well as smaller lists of holiday-grouped or cookie-type-specific recipes. Remember, cookies aren’t just for Christmas. They’re an all-year-round treat.
