These white chocolate molasses cookies are chewy, full of holiday spices, and they make a delicious addition to your Christmas cookie trays.
How is Christmas just a week away?!?!?
Wasn’t I just complaining that Halloween was right around the corner? (You don’t have to answer that. I know I was. I apologize for all the whining. Maybe I should resolve to be more positive in 2018?)
I know it is now truly December for two reasons:
1. Cookie the Wet-Nosed reindeer has finally made an appearance. (see below–I was lucky enough to snap a picture)
2. I spent the weekend eating approximately 46,242 pounds of cookies. (OK that’s a slight exaggeration, but only a slight one.)
I’ve been working on my Christmas cookie trays! And of course I have to taste everything. And re-taste. And re-re-taste.
You know how it goes.
And I have to share one of my favorite items on those cookie trays.
I love a good molasses cookie and I especially love them when they’re made with white chocolate chips. The sweet creaminess from the white chocolate chips complements the cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in the cookies so beautifully. These little two-bite wonders are simply divide on their own, or alongside some hot spiced cider while you listen to Christmas carols.
I’ve always wanted to be someone with a knack for decorating sugar cookies or gingerbread men but I am SO not that person. I’ll stick with drop cookies (or my beloved sugar cookie bars).
These white chocolate molasses cookies provide plenty of holiday cheer without the difficulties that come from making your royal icing the perfect consistency. Like all drop cookies, they’re ridiculously simple to make. Just mix your dough, roll balls of it in sugar, then drop onto baking sheets.
It’s the simplest cookie you’ll make all season long.
This will be my last post until after Christmas (the little reindeer and I are in Oregon with family!) so let me take this opportunity to wish you the merriest of Christmases. I hope your holidays are filled with love, light, and cookies.
Especially if they’re white chocolate molasses cookies 🙂
A classic molasses cookie dressed up with white chocolate chips, these need a place in your cookie jar this winter!
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup for rolling the cookies
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the butter, brown sugar, and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn mixer to medium and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat to combine, then add the molasses and beat to combine. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then turn mixer to low and beat in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Fold in the white chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into heaping tablespoons and roll into balls. (Damp hands are helpful to prevent sticking.) Drop each ball into the bowl of sugar and roll to coat. Arrange balls on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart from one another.
- Bake 10 to 11 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned, but still puffed up. (They will look underdone in the middle.). Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve.
Adapted from The New Best Recipe
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
I can see how these would just melt in the mouth and fill it with deliciousness! Warmth from those spices and sweetness from the white chocolate chips. These are just perfect! I also love how no fuss these are :). And it’s good to see Cookie finally! He is a cutie! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Deepika! Merry Christmas to you too 🙂
Katherine says
I LOVE molasses cookies and the white chocolate addition sounds incredible! Have a great Christmas!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Katherine! You too!
David | Spiced says
Yay! Cookie is a reindeer! Ethel has a Mrs. Clause sweater, so this is clearly a sign that the 2 would be best of friends. 🙂 (Meanwhile, Maximus should have a Grinch outfit. I mean he did partially get his name from Max in the grinch…haha!) I absolutely love a good molasses cookie, but I don’t think I’ve ever had one with white chocolate. I need to try that sometime. Correction, I need to make this exact batch of cookies sometime. Correction, I need to make this exact batch of cookies today. They look amazing! I hope you and Cookie and the family have a wonderful Christmas, Kelsie! Enjoy the cooler temps up there in Oregon!
Kelsie says
Haha! I wonder if they make a grinch outfit for dogs. That would be adorable! I’ll try to enjoy the extremely chilly temps outside. . .it will not be easy :). Have a great week, my friend!
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
I love molasses cookies and I love that you added white chocolate! Have a wonderful holiday! Cant wait to see what you have in store for the new year!! Take care.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Stacey! You too!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
Yum! This should definitely be on the party tray! They look so inviting and delectable Kelsie!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Cookie is soooooo cute! Though, she doesn’t look too amused in that outfit, lol. I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who ate so many treats this weekend! Whoa. Anywho – tis the season, right 😉 ? Loves me some molasses cookies and the white chocolate addition is PERFECT! Hope you have an awesome week, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
Haha! I think the look on her face is more from having her picture taken than wearing the outfit :). The girl does not like cameras! Thank you, Dawn!
Christina says
True confession time – I’m not big into white chocolate but I think you just sold me to try them together in your molasses cookies! I adore anything with molasses in it so these cookies are right up my alley! They look amazing!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Christina! Have a great week, my dear!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
I LOVE these cookies and your little reindeer! Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday Kelsie! Enjoy your time off! Relax and have fun!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Mary Ann! I will 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I love chewy molasses cookies! And the addition of white chocolate chips is a great one! Have a wonderful holiday, my friend! Enjoy!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Annie! Happy Monday!
thebakingskillet says
I cannot believe Christmas is already here and I haven’t turned on the oven in weeks! Currently salivating at all the amazing Christmas goodies you are putting out!
Kelsie says
Oh no! I hope you find some time for baking soon! Have a great week, Jenny 🙂
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
First of all, I’d like to give your little fur baby a smooch, thought he doesn’t look very impressed with the outift, lol! You are seriously an inspirational baker – the texture of these cookies is just perfect.
Kelsie says
Awww thank you so much, Marissa! Cookie says thank you too 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
OMG, Cookie is just so cute in her holiday costume!! **Swoon** And these cookies look AMAZING, girl! I think you know I LOVE me some white chocolate (I mean, it IS the only kind of chocolate I can eat. lol), so these babies are screaming my name! I adore molasses cookies, but I’ve never had them with white chocolate! WHYYYY??? Obviously I NEED these! Cheers, doll!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Chey! Have a great week my dear!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I LOVE a good molasses spice cookie – in fact, I just posted some today too!! The addition of white chocolate sounds super!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Amy! Have a great week!
Milena Perrine says
I have never been into sweets that are overly decorated. If I was looking at a tray of cookies all perfectly loaded with fondant and what not craziness, I probably wouldn’t eat any. Maybe I will have a bite not to offend, but I love simple and rustic and homemade looking everything, mostly desserts. I love soft cookies too:) These are perfect. The entire flavor partnership in them and the simplicity. I’d want them straight out of the oven. With some eggnog maybe:)
Kelsie says
Thank you, Milena! Happy Monday!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
I’m still laughing about how many cookies you said you ate this weekend hehehe 😉 these cookies look amazing!! I love that you added white chocolate too!!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Kelly!
pglooneypatrick says
I always forget how much i love white chocolate! These surely are melt in your mouth good!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Patrick!
hummingbirdthyme says
Kelsie – you know how I feel about white chocolate, and I’ve been trying to find the perfect Christmas cookie that features it – thanks so much for the recipe, these sound divine!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Laura!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Your pup is definitely the cutest “cookie” 😉 of them all – adorable. I’m loving this flavour combo of white chocolate with molasses!! Perfect addition to a cookie tray! Also – HOW is Christmas a week away!?
Kelsie says
Awww thank you, Katherine! And good question. Where the heck is time going?
Sarah says
wow, these look amazing! I make a very similar cookie but never thought to add white chocolate chips – genius!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Sarah!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
I’m totally with you Kelsie. I’m not great at decorating cookies, so I like to stick with drop cookies and bars! These white chocolate molasses cookies look like my kind of cookie! Love the combo of the spices with white chocolate! I hope you have a wonderful holiday celebrating with family! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations in 2018!!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Leanne! Have a great rest of your week!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
Omg, Cookie looks adorable in this costume. Not to mention her eyes wondering what’s going on and doubting your style choices (It’s like “Seriously? Do you really think this FITS me? Never mind, I’ll take it. Because it’s Christmas. And you’re baking cookies”). Love these cookies too, Kelsie. Dark chocolate and molasses always work beautifully together!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Ben! Happy Tuesday, my friend!
The Home Cook's Kitchen says
need to make christmas cookies ASAP! thinking this weekend project! these looks delicious! and cookie looks so cute!!! we got Archie a christmas bandana i could see the look on his face now if we got him a costume!
Kelsie says
Yes! Get on it! Awww I can’t wait to see Archie in his bandana!
gardeningfoodie says
White chocolate molasses cookies sound absolutely heavenly and it looks sooooo good.
And how adorable is Cookie in her little reindeer jacket, I just want to give her a big hug..she is just too cute.🤗
Happy holidays to you and your family Kelsie 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Ashika! Happy holidays to you guys too!
kitchenriffs says
Yep, once again Christmas is sneaking up on me. Happens every year. 🙂 Anyway, lovely cookies — so perfect for the season. And love the picture of your little reindeer. 🙂 Thanks. And Happy Holidays!
Kelsie says
Thank you! Happy holidays to you too!
puja says
Oh wow, white chocolate molasses cookies looks really awesome. Great recipe for this Christmas….
Kelsie says
Thank you! Hope you’re having a great week!
lynne hoareau says
Cute Cookie the Wet Nosed Reindeer 🙂 How did she love her outfit?
Kelsie I have never had molasses cookies and I am so keen to try yours now !
Christmas is literally days away and I still have so much baking to do….If I don’t chat to you before then, you and Cookie have a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year. 🙂 x
Kelsie says
Merry Christmas to you too, Lynne!
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries says
You have the cutest wet-nosed reindeer, what a lovely photo! That just made my day. White chocolate and all of those beautiful holiday spices sound very tempting plus I love chewy cookies. Have a wonderful time in Oregon with your family, Kelsie xx
Kelsie says
Thank you Miriam! Merry Christmas!
grace says
you know how i feel about white chocolate, and putting it in molasses cookies is wonderful. my mom makes molasses cookies every year…maybe i’ll talk to her about incorporating some white chocolate next year. 🙂
Kelsie says
Definitely throw some white chocolate in next year!
Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats says
I love Molasses Cookies cookies SO MUCH and I love that it is the holidays so I can indulge in them as much as I want! Haha 🙂 That is so cool that you added white chocolate to them! Very creative!
Kelsie says
Haha! I feel the same way 🙂
Maria Doss says
These cookies are so soft and with the addition of warm spices and white chocolate, it’s a great addition to your cookie tray. Ah, wish I stayed around your neighborhood:) Wishing you a merry Christmas dear Kelsie.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Maria! Merry Christmas to you, too!
thatskinnychickcanbake says
Awwwww….I love Cookie!!!! But I also love these molasses cookies! I make soft ginger cookies each year for my goodie trays for the neighbors, but why have I never thought to add white chocolate chips!!??? I don’t think I can wait until next December to try these 🙂 Happy New Year!!! xo
Joseph N. says
Hi, Kelsie.
First of all, I want to greet you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your White Chocolate Molasses Cookies is sure is delectable. I can already imagine how you eat the cookies warm and the white chocolates are going to melt. Yum!!
Camila Hurst says
These cookies look very delicious!! Your reindeer is about the cutest I’ve ever seen!!!
Teesh Osita says
I’m not great at decorating too (but mostly because I end up eating them before I got to decorating)! This looks delicious. I can already imagine how your kitchen smelled like. Hope you had a happy holidays! <3