best christmas cookies

These spicy Molasses Cookies from Delish.com are winter night's dream.

Molasses Cookies

c. all-purpose flour

baking soda

baking powder

cinnamon

ginger

cloves

tsp. black pepper

kosher salt

c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

brown sugar

molasses

pure vanilla extract

tbsp. ginger

c. sugar,

What type of molasses do you prefer cooking with?

I followed the recipe exactly but the cookies were way too runny despite extra cooking. I think there needs to be more flour. If I made these again I would add a whole extra cup of flour. I just wasted  all these ingredients. It also took longer than 10 minutes - almost close to 20 but again if there were more flour it potentially would've cooked faster. The taste is great but these are not serveable.

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With just the right amount of spice, these cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. They're sort of like gingerbread cookies, but way better. They're packed with flavor (don't sleep on the black pepper) and they've got a soft, cake-like texture. We're obsessed.

These Molasses Cookies Are Perfectly Soft

We love this Christmas cookie recipe! These cut-out sugar cookies have crisp edges and thick, soft middles. They&#039;re perfect for decorating.

Best Christmas Cookies: Easy Sugar Cookies

all-purpose flour

sea salt

unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)

sugar

vanilla extract

almond extract

Royal Icing, coarse sugar,

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix to combine, then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.

Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. The dough will be soft.

Divide the dough in half. Form each half into a ball, then flatten into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until about ¼-inch thick. If the dough is too firm to roll right away, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, then transfer the cut-outs to the prepared baking sheets, re-rolling the scraps as necessary.

Bake, one sheet at a time, for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to turn golden brown. The cookies will seem underdone in the middle, but they will set up as they cool. The exact timing will depend on the size of your cookie cutters.

Let cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, decorate as desired.

Makes about 30 cookies. Exact yield will vary based on the size of your cookie cutters.

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