Molasses Cookie Recipes

If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.

Large, soft and chewy, these cookies are made to munch. This classic recipe has a warm blend of spices that...

With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will...

I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade...

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

There's nothing really fancy about these cookies, but they're my husband's all-time favorite. He enjoys their chewy, comforting flavor and...

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

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

My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always...

No holiday treat platter would be complete without gingerbread men cookies! This is a tried-and-true recipe I'm happy to share...

These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before...

These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...

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

This delicious cookie recipe has been passed down through six generations and was brought to America from Germany in 1846!...

Through all the years I've been baking, I’ve never come across a pumpkin cookie recipe that you can actually cut...

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

Making these soft, chewy cookies with a rich flavor has been a family tradition since my children were small. At...

You can treat yourself to one or two of my crackle cookies without guilt. Most molasses cookies are loaded with...

Our version of the classic German cookie is nice to have on hand throughout the holiday season. They stay fresh—and...

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

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