Best 7 Chewy Spice Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, chewy spice cookies stand as delectable gems, captivating taste buds with their perfect blend of softness and bite. With a symphony of warm spices dancing across the palate, these cookies transport you to a cozy realm of culinary bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice venturing into the world of sweets, this comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate chewy spice cookies. Discover the perfect balance of ingredients, the art of achieving just the right texture, and the magic of infusing each cookie with an explosion of flavor. Prepare to embark on a flavorful journey as we explore the world of chewy spice cookies, turning your kitchen into a haven of sweet aromas and delightful creations.

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SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Another great Cook's Illustrated cookie that is truly soft and chewy. Measure the molasses in a liquid measuring cup. If you find that the dough sticks to your palms as you shape the balls, moisten your hands occasionally in a bowl filled with cold water and shake off the excess. Bake the cookies one sheet at a time. If baked two sheets at a time, the cookies started on the bottom rack won't develop the attractive cracks. The cookies should look slightly raw and under baked when removed from the oven. If you plan to glaze the cookies save the parchment paper used to bake them.

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Dessert

Time 41m

Yield 22 cookies, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces plus 1/2 cup for dipping)
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (11 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon table salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool (1 1/2 sticks)
1/3 cup dark brown sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces packed)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses (about 6 ounces light or dark)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1/2 cup sugar for dipping in 8- or 9-inch cake pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in medium bowl until thoroughly combined; set aside.
  • In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter with brown and granulated sugars at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and add yolk and vanilla; increase speed to medium and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds. Reduce speed to medium-low and add molasses; beat until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping bottom and sides of bowl once with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to lowest setting; add flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping bowl down once. Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no pockets of flour remain at bottom. Dough will be soft.
  • Using tablespoon measure, scoop heaping tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into 1 1/2-inch ball; drop ball into cake pan with sugar and repeat to form about 4 balls. Toss balls in sugar to coat and set on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are browned, still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone), about 11 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Do not over bake.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then use wide metal spatula to transfer cookies to wire rack; cool cookies to room temperature and serve. Can be stored at room temperature in airtight container or zipper-lock plastic bag up to 5 days.

CHEWY SPICE COOKIES WITHOUT MOLASSES



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The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red and orange, and the air is crisp. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with autumnal flavors that are inspired by a certain coffee chain's famous autumn drink. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or just to enjoy in a cozy chair with your favorite book.

Provided by JessWhitehead

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces white sugar
3 ounces light brown sugar
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1 eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
8 ounces self-rising flour
1 ¼ teaspoons ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl and beat using an electric blender until fluffy. Crack the egg into a cup, add maple syrup, and lightly beat with a fork. Add to sugar-butter mixture and beat to combine.
  • Sift flour, allspice, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Gradually add to sugar-butter mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating dough well between each addition until all ingredients are combined.
  • Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball using your hands, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down lightly with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly Repeat with remaining dough, leaving space between cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. They may look slightly undercooked when done but don't leave them in too long, so you don't end up with a hard cookie. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar into a clean, dry bowl. Add maple syrup and mix together with a metal spoon. Thin out icing with a couple of drops of warm water until desired thickness is reached. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CHEWY SPICE COOKIES



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This recipes fits the needs of those with special dietary restrictions and still delivers full flavor.-Leah Peterson, Ashland, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup egg substitute
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, applesauce, molasses and egg substitute. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LOWER-FAT CHEWY OATMEAL SPICE COOKIES



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My adapted version of the sam name recipe from www.quakeroats.com. Changed some ingredients to make healthier and added some spices for extra flavor.

Provided by nomnom

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 46m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons sweet n low brown sugar substitute (optional)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites or 1 egg
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit or 1 cup raisins (optional)
powdered sugar, glaze (optional)
cinnamon (for sprinkling) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment.
  • You only need 2.
  • In large bowl, beat sugars and applesauce until well blended.
  • Add egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix well.
  • Add oats and dried fruit; mix well.
  • (Dough will be moist.) Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  • I fit them in 4 X 5 rows with one cookie squeezed into the side.
  • Press down cookies to desired thickness and width (these cookies will NOT spread because of no fat) Bake 4 minutes, then turn cookie sheet around to the other side and bake another 4.
  • Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store tightly covered.
  • I suggest using my Splenda Powdered Sugar Glaze.
  • One recipe should do the trick.
  • Sprinkle with extra cinnamon for an extra kick, if desired.

SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 2 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup granulated sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces), plus 1/2 cup for dipping
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (11 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon table salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened but still cool
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses (about 6 ounces), light or dark

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1/2 cup sugar for dipping in 8- or 9-inch cake pan. 2. Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in medium bowl until thoroughly combined; set aside. 3. In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter with brown and granulated sugars at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and add yolk and vanilla; increase speed to medium and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds. Reduce speed to medium-low and add molasses; beat until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping bottom and sides of bowl once with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to lowest setting; add flour mixture and beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds, scraping bowl down once. Give dough final stir with rubber spatula to ensure that no pockets of flour remain at bottom. Dough will be soft. 4. Using tablespoon measure, scoop heaping tablespoon of dough and roll between palms into 1 1/2-inch ball; drop ball into cake pan with sugar and repeat to form about 4 balls. Toss balls in sugar to coat and set on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are browned, still puffy, and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone), about 11 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Do not overbake. 5. Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then use wide metal spatula to transfer cookies to wire rack; cool cookies to room temperature and serve. (Can be stored at room temperature in airtight container or zipper-lock plastic bag up to 5 days.)

LOW FAT SOFT, CHEWY SPICE COOKIES



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I made these over the holidays and loved them! They're the perfect texture, and no one in my family could believe how little fat they contain! If you like ginger cookies or other spicy cookies, you'll probably find these a good, lower-fat substitute. One caveat, though: they are best eaten within a day of baking; because of their very low fat content, they don't "age" well. They certainly didn't last longer in my house! Each cookie contains 56 calories and less than 1 gram of fat!

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
extra sugar (for rolling) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix brown sugar, applesauce, molasses, and the egg substitute.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Mix well.
  • Add spice/flour mixture to wet mixture.
  • On a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray, drop batter by teaspoonfuls.
  • Leave about 2 inches between each cookie; they do spread a little.
  • If desired, sprinkle with extra sugar.
  • Bake at 375° for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from oven.
  • Place them onto wire racks and allow them to cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.9

CHEWY MOLASSES-SPICE COOKIES



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Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
3/4 cup(s) (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup(s) molasses

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside. 2.With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms. 3.Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat. 4.Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Tips for Chewy Spice Cookies:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread evenly and bake more consistently.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft: This will give you chewy cookies that are cooked through but not dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing: This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Chewy spice cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chewy spice cookies every time. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday parties to everyday snacks. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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