I’m all about a good spice cookie. One that’s crisp on the outside, yet suuuper chewy on the inside; One that’s subtly spiced, and not too sweet… Hmmm yeah, sign me up for a whole plate of that cookie goodness please!
Especially aound this time of year, my spice cookie cravings really start to go through the roof. On chilly fall afternoons, all I want to do is get cozy with a warm mug of Chai Tea, and a chewy spice cookie (or two) to go along with it because I strongly feel like a sip of hot tea, to a bite of spice cookie ratio is just magical… Even thinking about that scenario right now is giving me all the feels… you too??
Well then we better bake some spice cookies… and while we’re at it, let’s make them giant because… giant cookies are da’ best.
Chewy Spice Cookies with Maple Brown Butter Glaze
Things you need…
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar + extra for rolling
1 cup dark brown brown sugar ** (regular brown would work just fine as well if that’s all you have on hand)
2 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt
Maple Brown Butter Cream Cheese Glaze (optional)
3 cups icing sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp brown butter
4 tbsp cream cheese
1-2 tbsp milk
How to make…
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (convection if possible) and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and salt. Add dry ingredients in three stages to wet ingredients beating on low until well combined.
Spoon about 2 tbsp of dough out for each cookie onto prepared baking sheets, fitting 6 to a sheet. Roll dough balls in a bowl of granulated sugar to completely coat and set back on the baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until tops are crackly, edges are golden and beginning to firm to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before drizzling with glaze and enjoying.
Maple Brown Butter Cream Cheese Glaze
While your cookies are baking, prepare your glaze.
In a medium bowl, beat together browned butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer until completely smooth and there are no lumps. Add the maple syrup and 1 tbsp of milk; beat to combine. Add in icing sugar 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth and pourable. If you want your glaze a bit more fluid, just add additional tbsp of milk.
I haven’t baked in years but this recipe is making me want to come out of cookie retirement. Is it 350 on a regular oven or convection? Thanks!
Hi! 350F on a regular oven. 325F on a convection 🙂
KP
These just came out of the oven and WOW they are delicious!! I didn’t have nutmeg or cardamom so I subbed Pumpkin Pie Spice. YUM!!!!
Hi Nicole!
Yayyyy!! So happy you enjoyed the cookies! And good call on the pumpkin pie spice! YUMMMM
KP
How many cookies does this recipe yeild?
Hi Kellia, depending on how large you scoop them – I usually get about 12, but I make them giant. You could also make them smaller and get more.
These cookies are everything I want from a spice cookie. Perfectly spiced, chewy and crackle tops. The glaze makes them extra decadent. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Hey Kira! Yayyy!!! So happy you enjoyed them 🙂
KP xoxo
So happy I tried these. These cookies are everything I want from a spice cookie. Perfectly spiced, chewy and crackle tops. Thank so much for the awesome recipe!
Making for neighbors gifts. Does this glaze harden up enough for packing them up?
HI Amber! Yes it does! You just want to make sure you allow enough time for the glaze to set. I would allow a few hours to be safe 🙂
KP
These are the best! Had to make 2 batches this Christmas. Everybody loves them. Chewy and perfectly spiced.
Yayyy!! So happy you enjoyed them Kira 🙂
KP
Made them yesterday and they were massive! But so delicious. Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center… pairs amazingly with milk or coffee. What a great recipe!!
Hey Caitlin! Yayyy! So happy to hear you enjoyed them <3
KP
I took these to work for our annual cookie exchange and i got so many compliments on how delicious they are! I will be making these again soon!
Hi Jess!
Yay! I am so happy they were enjoyed at your cookie exchange 🙂
Happy baking!
KP xox
Hi! These look delicious. Can I leave out the ginger? I don’t like it very much.
🙂
Hi there, yes you can. You can omit any spices in most recipes without compromising texture / result aside from flavour.
-KP
Okay , I never comment on recipes, but these were AMAZING! I didn’t have cardamom because the store was sold out, so I omitted it. My roommates devoured these and loved how the cookies still managed to maintain the crispy/chewy combination two days later. I will definitely be making these again, thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Yayyy! So happy to hear you all enjoyed them heather 🙂
Happy baking!!
-KP