Molasses Cookie Recipes

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...

I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...

Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband loves the soft and chewy texture...

When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...

Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...

Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...

I have many wonderful memories making these chocolaty cookies with my family during the Christmas season. —Debbie Rowe, Lexington, Kentucky

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

I've tried a lot of molasses cookies since I was a girl on the farm, and as far as I'm...

Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

When I spread these spicy gingerbread rounds with my lemony cream cheese frosting, I knew I had a hit. Cardamom...

Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...

I discovered this recipe many years ago, and it's been a favorite among our family and friends ever since. Gingersnaps...

These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For holiday gift giving, I...

These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...

Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...

I bake these cookies for family gatherings because my crowd likes cookies thin and chewy with a crispy exterior. The...

This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....

The kitchen smells so good when Mom is baking these yummy cookies, which we like to make with sorghum. They're...