MAINE MULTI-SPICE COOKIES(MAINE CHEWIES)

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Adapted from Yankee magazine. Supposedly a version of this recipe is served on board the "Mary Day," a schooner from Maine. Any cookie with cardamom in it is a cookie for me. These are by far the best tasting spice cookies I have ever tried. Please use a wooden spoon to mix the dough - an electric mixer might make the dough too tough.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen, 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 cup sweet unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda (really that much)
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Combine butter, sugar, all 5 spices, and salt in a large mixing bowl, mixing well with a wooden spoon.
Dissolve baking soda in the warm water and then stir into the butter mixture.
Stir in the molasses and the lightly beaten egg, mixing well.
Add flour,1 cup at a time, stirring to mix- the dough will be quite stiff (be sure to scrape all the way down to the bottom of the bowl to mix evenly).
Scoop the dough into walnut sized lumps (about 1 Tbsp or so) and drop onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, about 2" apart.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-12 minutes, or until crackled and browned. They will look very, very soft in the middles but as long as you can lift them with a spatula they are ready.
Let cool 1 minute on pans before carefully lifting with a spatula to cooling racks.
Finished cookies should be somewhat chewy.

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Husnain Hh

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious that you'll forget all about the time you spent making them.

rabinkhan rafi

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I'm not a huge fan of nuts in cookies, but I made an exception for these cookies. The walnuts add a nice crunch and flavor.

Fantos Gesella

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. I always have a jar of cranberry sauce in my refrigerator after Thanksgiving.

Calvin Gardner

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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. They fill the whole house with a delicious aroma.

Usman Asghar

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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfect. They're soft, chewy, and delicious.

Olamide Idowu

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These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.

Rachel Sacks

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These cookies are a bit sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.

Vicky Love

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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they're the best cookies I've ever made.

RUTH KANU

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These cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make them a few days in advance and they're still just as good.

Gh Gs

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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!

Shohag GAming

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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious that you'll forget all about the time you spent making them.