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    Chai Molasses Cookies

    Published: Apr 4, 2020 Modified: Jul 18, 2023 by Emma Essence This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Does the jar of Grandma's Molasses give anyone else nostalgia or is it just me? The bright yellow classic label and the aroma of almost burnt sugar. My mom once shared a story with me. When she was growing up, if she did her chores or was being a good girl, she would get a spoonful of molasses. Back then, a jar of molasses was around twenty cents. Now, I see her sneaking a spoon into the jar of molasses every now and then. Molasses was a staple in my house growing up and is a staple in my house now.

    There's a jar of molasses in most kitchens, hiding in the back of the pantry collecting dust. Well all, wipe off that dust, and try this amazing recipe! In addition to the sweet sensation of molasses, these cookies embody the warm spices of chai. This is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. I hope these cookies give you warmth and fuzzy feelings like they do to me.

    Chai Molasses Cookies

    Emma Essence
    Molasses cookies flavored with chai spices, the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Resting Time 2 hours hrs
    Course Dessert
    Servings 36 cookies

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature, do not melt
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar packed
    • ⅔ cup white sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ⅓ cup molasses
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 cups flour
    • 3 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 3 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ tsp nutmeg
    • ¾ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F.
    • Ensure the butter is room temperature, do not melt. Mix the butter and sugar. Whip until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix again.
    • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture into the butter mixture, combine well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before baking.
    • Take out the refrigerated dough and form into small 1 inch wide balls. I prefer these cookies to be about 2 bites, you can always adjust to make them larger if desired. Place on nonstick baking sheet.
    • Bake for 9 minutes, until tops begin to crack. Let cool for 5 minutes, to crack more on the top. The cookie should be crisp on the edges, and nice and soft on the inside. Sprinkle white sugar on the top.
    Keyword chai, cookies, molasses

    Comments

    1. Kenna says

      October 12, 2020 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      Holy spice and everything nice—these cookies are packed with flavor and are oh so perfectly chewy! Cannot wait to make these again!

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        October 13, 2020 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you so much! I am so glad you like them. They are my all time favorite cookie!

        Reply
    2. Katelyn says

      February 05, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These cookies are packed with flavor. Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        February 08, 2021 at 1:04 am

        Thanks so much Katelyn! So glad to hear you loved the chai molasses flavor as much as me!

        Reply
    3. Christy Faber says

      June 09, 2021 at 2:26 am

      These sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        June 09, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you so much Christy!

        Reply
    4. Lavender Johnson says

      June 30, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! These cookies are the BEST I’ve ever made! Number one recipe for me! Super soft and chewy! Love them! ❤️

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        December 22, 2021 at 1:00 am

        Oh wow, thank you so much! Im honored that it is your number one recipe!

        Reply
    5. Rebecca Zandarski says

      December 21, 2021 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect for the holidays! It combines two of my favorite flavors - Chai and Molasses. They are fantastic -chewy and full of flavor. Keep the recipes coming. I love what you make!

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        December 21, 2021 at 10:56 pm

        Thank you so much for your review Rebecca! I love a chewy cookie. So glad you like it too!

        Reply
    6. jess says

      December 16, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      i used browned butter. i would suggest decreasing the clove to like 1/8th tsp. full smash. stupid good cookies.

      Reply
      • Emma Essence says

        April 05, 2023 at 5:34 pm

        Hi Jess,

        I love your addition of browned butter! So glad you love these cookies. Thanks for making & your review.

        Reply

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