Comments on: Joanna Pruess’s Molasses Spice Cookies

By: StylishCuisine

StylishCuisine — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:36:32 +0000

In reply to Gibby. When I make the cookies, they do the same thing. The cookies end up being fairly flat, but delicious. They're not cakey at all.

By: Gibby

Gibby — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:24:19 +0000

I tried this recipe twice. Both times the cookies puffed up in the oven and then deflated as soon as the came out of the oven. Literally went completely flat. Any ideas why? I followed the recipe exactly. The taste was still great.

By: Joanne Bowes

Joanne Bowes — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:46:33 +0000

This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies to make. They taste fantastic and everyone always asks me for the recipe. I am using this one for the cookie exchange at my office next week.

By: Maura Bidwell

Maura Bidwell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:37:57 +0000

Maura,

Here it the Molasses cookie recipe for the Cookie Exchange.

Regards,
Joanne Bowes

By: Brent Stringfield

Brent Stringfield — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:28:50 +0000

I love making these every Christmas since GREAT COOKIES was published! I include a teaspoon of orange peel and a 1/4cup of crystallized ginger nuggets (the really small pre-chopped type from Ginger People is my current fave). So delicious! Also, I’d suggest rolling the dough balls in demera or raw sugar instead of white sugar, if available in your pantry.

By: Donald and Peter

Donald and Peter — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:28:46 +0000

We echo all the raves above. The cookies really spread out when baking and let off a homey scent. They have just the right consistency and flavor.

By: Fern Berman

Fern Berman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:44:25 +0000

We cook from Joanna’s books all the time. Last Saturday we made a dish from her Cast Iron Cookbook. It was absolutely YUMMY! We can’t wait to make the Mac and Cheese. And for dessert Molasses Spice cookies.

By: Nicole Pruess

Nicole Pruess — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:49:00 +0000

These cookies were a major feature of my childhood and still bring such pleasure to me and my friends (especially around the holidays). It’s nice to see others enjoying them!

PS – Diane, I was the WORST ever eater growing up, much to my mother’s (Joanna) dismay. I have gotten much better as an adult. Hope your boys learn to love your cooking, like I do my mom’s.

By: Sarah Bunker

Sarah Bunker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:36:46 +0000

I just made these cookies yesterday and they are amazing. By far the best spice cookie recipe I’ve used. Everyone here loved them!

By: Kasey Yetman Broocks

Kasey Yetman Broocks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:03:46 +0000

OMG!!! I am still in the middle of making these and had to write after eating one from the first batch – they are SO good! and easy to make!