Introduction
If the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and sweet molasses makes you think of home, you’re in the right place. These 22 chewy molasses cookie recipes bring back those cozy, homemade memories that always start with Grandma’s mixing bowl. Each cookie has its own personality — from classic chewy to spiced, pumpkin, maple, and even chocolate-studded versions.
Get ready to bake cookies that taste just like warm hugs and old family traditions.
1. Classic Chewy Molasses Cookies
Soft centers, crisp edges, and that perfect old-fashioned spice balance.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar; add egg and molasses.
- Combine mixtures.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat with sugar.
- Bake 10–12 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust lightly with sugar when warm for sparkle.
2. Ginger Molasses Cookies
A zesty upgrade to the classic cookie with chewy bits of ginger.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tbsp crystallized ginger, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, egg, and molasses.
- Fold in crystallized ginger.
- Bake 11 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a cup of spiced chai.
3. Soft Molasses Sugar Cookies
These are pillowy soft and stay chewy for days.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, egg, molasses.
- Combine and bake 10 minutes.
How to Serve It
Roll in coarse sugar before baking.
4. Old-Fashioned Grandma’s Molasses Cookies
This one brings pure childhood comfort — buttery and warmly spiced.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add egg and molasses.
- Mix dry ingredients; combine.
- Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Best enjoyed slightly warm from the oven.
5. Spiced Molasses Cookies with Black Pepper
A little pepper gives these cookies a bold, aromatic twist.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, egg, molasses.
- Combine and bake 11 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Pair with a latte for a cozy treat.
6. Brown Butter Molasses Cookies
Brown butter adds nutty depth and extra chew.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup browned butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
Instructions
- Brown butter and let it cool.
- Mix with sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Chill 30 minutes.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle sea salt on top for contrast.
7. Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Oats bring hearty texture and mild sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix oats, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, egg.
- Combine and bake 12 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add raisins or nuts for extra flavor.
8. Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies
Rich chocolate flavor meets the deep sweetness of molasses.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add chocolate chips.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Enjoy warm for gooey chocolate centers.
9. Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
Pumpkin puree keeps these cookies moist and tender.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, pumpkin, and egg.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with cinnamon sugar before baking.
10. Maple Molasses Cookies
Maple syrup adds smooth sweetness and aroma.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, syrup, and egg.
- Add dry mix.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple glaze.
11. Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Cracked tops and chewy interiors — the perfect classic.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Roll dough in sugar before baking.
- Bake 11 minutes at 350°F until cracks appear.
How to Serve It
Great for holiday cookie swaps.
12. Salted Caramel Molasses Cookies
Sweet, salty, and perfectly chewy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
- Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt.
How to Serve It
Best enjoyed slightly warm.
13. Whole Wheat Molasses Cookies
A wholesome twist with nutty, hearty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Great with black tea or morning coffee.
14. Cranberry Molasses Cookies
Tart cranberries add color and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add flour and cranberries.
- Bake 11 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Ideal for holiday dessert tables.
15. Molasses Espresso Cookies
Coffee enhances the richness of molasses beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, molasses, egg.
- Combine and bake 10 minutes.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a cappuccino or mocha.
16. Molasses Spice Drop Cookies
No rolling needed — just drop, bake, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Drop dough by spoonfuls onto sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add white icing drizzle for decoration.
17. Soft Molasses Sandwich Cookies
Chewy cookies filled with smooth vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ½ cup frosting (for filling)
Instructions
- Bake cookies as normal.
- Spread frosting between cooled cookies.
How to Serve It
Chill before serving for neat edges.
18. Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies
A nutty-sweet mashup of classic flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Beat butter, peanut butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add dry mix.
- Flatten with fork.
- Bake 10 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with chopped peanuts if desired.
19. White Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Creamy white chocolate balances the deep molasses flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Stir in flour and chips.
- Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate on top.
20. Almond Molasses Cookies
Toasted almonds add a subtle nutty crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Add almonds on top before baking.
- Bake 11 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Great with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
21. Molasses Brown Sugar Cookies
Brown sugar gives them a rich caramel flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Add flour and soda.
- Bake 10 minutes.
How to Serve It
Enjoy warm for soft, chewy centers.
22. Double Ginger Molasses Cookies
The ultimate ginger lover’s cookie — bold, spicy, and chewy.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and chill dough 30 minutes.
- Bake 11 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Roll in sugar before baking for extra crunch.
Conclusion
Every cookie here tells a story — sweet, spiced, and baked with love. From soft pumpkin molasses to double ginger spice, these recipes bring the comfort of old-fashioned baking into your modern kitchen. Keep a jar full for the week, gift a few to neighbors, or enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee — just like Grandma did.
