Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside with deliciously crispy edges. Infused with fragrant chai spices, these take old-fashioned Molasses Cookies to another level! Video. Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the edges. Seasoned with chai spices, these take old-fashioned Molasses Cookies to whole other level! #molassescookies #chiacookies #christmascookies

These soft and chewy Chai Molasses Cookies are very much like old-fashioned molasses cookies but with the addition of flavorful chai spices – cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper and ginger.

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Butter (softened): Provides richness and flavor to the cookies.
Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and contributes to the texture of the cookies.
Molasses: Gives the cookies a moist and chewy texture, as well as a rich, deep flavor.
Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together and adds structure to the cookies.
All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookies and gives them a tender crumb.
Baking soda: Helps the cookies rise and gives them a slightly crisp texture.
Salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of the cookies.
Chai spice mix (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, and ginger): Infuses the cookies with warm and aromatic flavors reminiscent of chai tea.
Coarse sugar (for rolling): Adds a touch of sweetness and provides a beautiful crystallized texture on the cookies.

How to make Chai Molasses Cookies

Spicy Chai Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the edges. Seasoned with chai spices, these take old-fashioned Molasses Cookies to whole other level! #molassescookies #chaicookies #christmascookies

The recipe is easy and straightforward. Just follow the directions and you’ll be happy with the results. 🙂

Roll the dough into small walnut sized balls and roll in coarse sugar. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan ( or use a silicone baking mat). Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are crisp and cookies begin to crack. As they cool and deflate, they will crackle more.

Soft and chewy with deliciously crispy edges!

And- the cookies stay soft and chewy for several days after being baked, although they may not last that long!

Expert Tips

Let the butter soften naturally to room temperature. Don’t melt it.
Weigh the flour if you have a scale. Otherwise, fluff the flour with a fork before measuring, and spoon and level into the measuring cup.
Check the cookies after 8-9 minutes in the oven- if they haven’t started to spread or crack, wack the tray on the oven rack firmly 1-2 times to initiate that spread. Continue baking 3-4 minutes.
Making the dough ahead of time and refrigerating will allow you to roll into perfect-sized balls.

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Storage

The cookie dough keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge if you want to make it ahead or bake it in smaller batches.

Baked cookies keep for one week at room temperature, or can be frozen for later.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve with a warm mug of Masala Chai for instant an mood-lifting effect. ✨

Sylvia