Senior Residence Favourite Holiday Cookie Recipe

Culinary delights at our senior living residences are one of the best parts of living here. And when it comes to holiday cookies, look no further than this holiday favourite from Nick Calina, our National Director, Culinary Services. These chewy ginger molasses cookies are the perfect treat with a hot cup of coffee of tea, or with a cold glass of milk. But don’t take our word on it, bake up a batch and try them for yourself.

“I love to make these chewy molasses cookies for the holidays. They have crisp edges, soft middles, and a rich, spiced flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. Enjoy!”

— Nick Calina, National Director, Culinary Services at Cogir Senior Living Canada.

Chewy Molasses Cookies

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves 16

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted room temperature butter

• ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup molasses

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 tablespoon water, more if necessary

• ⅓ cup cane sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the molasses and vanilla and mix again.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing after each addition. Mix in the 1 tablespoon water.

4. Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to scoop the dough and use your hands to roll it into balls. If the dough feels dry, mix in 1/2 tablespoon additional water. Roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Press down slightly on the tops of the balls and bake for 10 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and cracking on top. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interested in more delicious dishes being served up at our senior living residences? Stop in for a tour and complimentary meal. Find a residence near you and discover what senior living can be. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Cogir Senior Living Canada!