The Holiday’s are upon us, and that means the Holiday cookie baking is in full swing!
Maybe you’re a sugar cookie person, a sprinkle cookie, or a chocolate chip cookie lover. But for me, there’s no cookie more synonymous with Christmas than the Gingerbread cookie.
You’ve probably heard of the also popular gingersnaps and molasses cookies. So what’s the difference between gingerbread, gingersnap, and molasses cookies?
Gingersnaps typically have a crisp, snappy texture and a spicier, more pronounced ginger flavor, while molasses cookies are soft with a deeper, rich molasses flavor. Can this dough be frozen? Definitely! Just follow the instructions for sugar coated cookies in my post on how to freeze cookie dough.
Maybe you’re a sugar cookie person, a sprinkle cookie, or a chocolate chip cookie lover. But for me, there’s no cookie more synonymous with Christmas than the Gingerbread cookie.
The Holiday’s are upon us, and that means the Holiday cookie baking is in full swing!
These No Chill gingerbread cookies require no chilling – just roll, cut and bake! This is an easy gingerbread cookie recipe that’s the ideal gingerbread man recipe for preschoolers, younger kids or when you have limited time because there is no waiting around for cookie dough to chill! Recipe from Food Meanderings.
You’ve probably heard of the also popular gingersnaps and molasses cookies. So what’s the difference between gingerbread, gingersnap, and molasses cookies?
Simple, chewy and deliciously soft molasses cookies with a touch of pumpkin pie spice to make them out of this world! These Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Cream cheese frosting are the perfect balance out all the fall flavors. Get the details on these cookies at Lemon and Zest!
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe
FAQ
What is the difference between ginger cookies and molasses cookies?
What’s the difference between ginger and gingerbread?
What is another name for molasses cookie?
What does molasses do in gingerbread cookies?
What is the difference between molasses cookies and Gingersnaps?
They are the exact same base dough with molasses and ginger, but molasses cookies are soft and chewy and gingersnaps are historically crispy and crunchy, hence the “snap”. They cookies are technically soft molasses cookies, but you can also call them chewy ginger snaps.
What is the difference between ginger powder and ginger root?
The main difference between natural ginger root and powdered ginger is the presentation, as they have the same properties. The powder presentation is more practical for consumption and has a longer shelf life.
What is the difference between molasses and gingerbread cookies?
Traditional gingerbread cookies, also called gingersnap cookies are often thinner and have a crispier texture. (If you’re looking for this type of ginger cookie make sure to check out my Healthier Easy Gingerbread Cookies .) Molasses cookies have a chewier texture. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.
Are chewy ginger molasses cookies good?
These Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies are SO incredibly chewy and soft through and through with a crunchy sugar coating. They are even a bit gooey inside and have the longest shelf life, so they stay soft forever and the flavor actually improves with age! This recipe is my family’s favorite and when I made these ginger cookies they disappear fast.