Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies with Mocha Icing

What makes these cookies stand out, is the mocha icing. Interesting right? Instead of a traditional vanilla icing, I added coffee to the icing. It adds a deep, bold flavor that pairs really well with the spiced cookie. It’s a unique touch that enhances the cookie, making it extra special for the holidays. Fun fact – my sister came up with the mocha icing idea! She has an amazing palette for flavors so when she mentioned it, I ran with it. It works. It just works!

If you love to bake holiday cookies, here a few other options to add to your cookie platter. You can’t bake Christmas cookies without making a cut out sugar cookie. This recipe is my mom’s and we love to make them together with the kiddos. Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are another good one – they’re also softy and chewy! Last, but not least, are these Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Icing. The texture and warm flavors of the cookie scream holidays!

Simple Cookie, Simple Instructions:

This chewy ginger molasses cookies doesn’t require any chilling time, although you could totally chill it if you needed to. If you prepare all of your ingredients, these cookies can be made quickly, about 20 – 30 minutes. The recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies so they’re perfect for sharing.

See the recipe card for the full chewy ginger molasses cookies recipe and instructions.

• Step 1: Make the cookie dough – Simply mix together butter and sugars. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla and whisk until fluffy. Add the dry ingredients: flour, ground ginger, salt, cinnamon and baking soda. Mix Just until combined.
• Step 2: Roll the cookies in sugar & bake – measure the cookie dough using a cookie dough scoop. Roll them in a bowl of sugar and plop them up a prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool completely.
• Step 3: Make the mocha icing: Combine melted butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract and cooled coffee in a bowl. Whisk well until an icing forms. It should be thick enough to not run off the cookie, but thin enough to slowly drizzle.
• Step 4: Drizzle the cookies – Use a piping bag or just a spoon or drizzle the icing over the cookies. Let the icing set completely. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Prepare all the ingredients before starting. This helps prevent mistakes and makes clean up easier.
• Do not over-mix the cookie dough after the dry ingredients have been added. If necessary, do this part by hand.
• Do not over-bake the cookies. Pull the cookies out when the edges are set but the centers are still soft. A slightly under baked cookie will continue to bake as it cools. We want to make sure they are soft and chewy, not crispy.
• Use a cookie dough scooper so all the cookies are the same size. This helps them all bake evenly.

These Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies with Mocha Icing have to make your Christmas cookie list. They’re unique, delicious and have all the cozy holiday flavors you want in a cookie.