An old-fashioned treat that brings back—and makes—memories (recipe here).
I've been making these Big, Soft, and Chewy Molasses Ginger Spice Cookies all year round for at least a dozen years, but they always seem so festive during the holidays, reminding me of ice skating and red mittens and crackling fires and early Christmas morning. I started baking and selling over-sized cookies 28 years ago, and everyone from little kids to big tough men goes crazy for them.
Even better by the little dozen? (recipe & molasses ginger cookie lore here)
What's especially nice is when one cookie batter will give you two completely different cookies, just by changing the size. These 2-inch Molasses Ginger Spice Snaps are cute and crunchy, and one batch bakes up 12 dozen cookies that store really well, making them perfect for gift giving. I like to pack them up in little cello bags and tie them with a colorful ribbon. Both versions of these cookies also freeze beautifully.
Happy holiday baking!
Can't survive on just cookies? You'll find links to all my sweet and savory Less Fuss, More Flavor recipes in the Farmgirl Fare Recipe Index.
© FarmgirlFare.com, where the snow is melting, the wood furnace is roaring, and the two batches of these cookies I've made so far are long gone. It's the coziest, tastiest time of year!
These remind me of our favorite family Christmas cookie, ginger snaps from Joy of Cooking. Look exactly like your beauties. Kids are in on other coast and one asked for canning jars for Christmas. Borrowed idea from blogger to buy wide mouth 1-1/2 pint jars (the asparagus ones), fill jars with cookies, and ship! Jars just delivered and will send ginger snaps, but seeing your post Susan, reminds me that maybe we need to start a new tradition and include FGF's chocolate biscotti! Thanks so much for the great idea! Happy Christmas to youse!
ReplyDeleteI love big, soft cookies!
ReplyDeleteOh, do these look wonderful! Printed and ready for the next snow day - thanks!
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