Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies

8 hrs 26 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar #1.
2. Add egg and beat well.
3. Add molasses, mix well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices in another bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5. Chill dough for at least 6 hours.
6. Shape into 1-inch balls.
7. Roll in sugar #2. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool for two minutes before removing to a wire rack.

8 hrs 39 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar #1.
2. Add egg and beat well.
3. Add molasses, mix well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices in another bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5. Chill dough for at least 6 hours.
6. Shape into 1-inch balls.
7. Roll in sugar #2. Place two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool for two minutes before removing to a wire rack.
10. Allow to cool completely.
11. Divide among indicated number of gallon freezer bags, label and freeze.

1 mins

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: Countertop
2. Enjoy room temperature!