Molasses Spice Spritz

Elevate your holiday cookie tray with Molasses Spice Spritz, the ultimate combination of classic festive flavors and fun, decorative shapes. These buttery, delicately crisp cookies get their rich, warm taste from molasses and a medley of aromatic spices—cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—while being easy to shape with a cookie press. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy bakers looking to create beautiful, melt-in-your-mouth treats with minimal effort. Whether you’re serving these cookies at a holiday gathering or packaging them for a thoughtful gift, their delightful blend of sweetness and spice is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a cookie press fitted with your desired stencil design.

Step 7

Press the dough directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set but not browned. Do not overbake.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	836.1 grams (836.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3723

Total Fat 203.10g	260%
Saturated Fat 124.10g	621%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 736mg	245%
Sodium 996mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 444.90g	162%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 211.40g
Protein 39.90g	80%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 316mg	24%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 1648mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 47.2%