These Chewy Cinnamon Molasses Cookies are made with almond flour so they are naturally gluten-free. Cozy spices like cinnamon, touches of cloves, ginger and molasses give the cookies a taste similar to gingerbread. Yum!!
Sometimes I am just making a family favorite recipe (like these Cinnamon Cookies) or creating a new recipe that turns out awesome (Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce anyone?). And only later on I realize that the recipe actually is super healthy, or vegan, or gluten-free!
Totally unintentionally! I don't follow any specific dietary restrictions, but it's such an added bonus when I can provide a recipe to someone who does. It is a source of feeling fulfilled and like I'm contributing to my readers. It's one of the many rewarding parts of food blogging.
Nicole Spiridakis had a similar experience which led her to write flourless. - a cookbook for naturally gluten-free desserts. Her cookbook focuses on fantastic desserts that just happen to be gluten-free. Rather than taking all the regular desserts we know, that are made from wheat flour, and she also attempts to make them gluten-free with a bunch of (sometimes obscure) flour mixes.
Making Gluten-Free Cookies With Familiar Ingredients
In flourless. you'll find no strange ingredients. In fact, chances are you'll have most of them already in your kitchen. While devouring the pages I realized that I had all the ingredients for these Chewy Cinnamon-Molasses Cookies at home. So I made them the same night still. Color me inspired. I love a read that I can just gobble up like the recipes it speaks of.
Both Konrad and I LOVED the cookies! I am always big on texture, and I must say, the crisp, snappy edges of these cookies with soft, chewy centers were perfection. Their spiced flavors of cinnamon, cloves and ginger together with the rich molasses reminded me faintly of gingerbread and made them a very fitting treat for the season.
More To Make and Beautiful, Moody Imagery
I have a lot more recipes bookmarked that I can't wait to try. Ginger-Chocolate Snaps, the Opera Cake from the cover, Pistachio-Coffee Toffee, Flourless Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce, and the Double Chocolate Brownies all look and sound absolutely decadent!
Which brings me to the amazing photography in flourless. Unfortunately, not every recipe comes with a picture, but the ones that do are absolute food porn. The talent behind those swoon-and-drool-worthy images is John Lee. I am in love with that dark & moody style.
Now, it is worth to note that this is a true dessert book. If you are looking for healthy treats, there are other options out there for you. If on the other hand, you are looking for gluten-free desserts that don't taste like cardboard, are made from natural & regular ingredients, and taste absolutely heavenly, then flourless. is for you!
Or maybe a relative or friend you still need a gift for?
Just in time for Christmas baking or gifting, I am giving away 1 copy of the flourless. cookbook. There are a number of ways to enter in the box below (If you scrolled down here quickly, the widget might take a moment to load).
Giveaway is open to residents of Continental U.S. and Canada. The winner will be be emailed within 48 hours of the giveaway ending. If there is no reply from the winner within 24 hours another winner will be drawn.
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Recipe
Gluten-Free Chewy Cinnamon-Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ½ cup light brown sugar or dark brown, packed; I used demerara sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups almonds ground
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- ¼ teaspoon ginger ground
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Fill a small ramekin or bowl with water.
- In a large bowl, whisk the butter with the brown sugar, molasses, and egg. In another bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the butter-molasses mixture and stir well to combine (dough will be sticky).
- With a teaspoon or your fingers, scoop out walnut-size portions of dough. Dampen your hands, then roll the dough portions into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. Gently press the cookies with a fork dipped in water to flatten. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet got 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
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Random Questions
Achieving a chewy texture in cookies often involves using the right combination of ingredients. For instance, using ingredients like molasses, which adds moisture and chewiness, can help. Also, avoiding over-baking the cookies is crucial to maintaining their soft and chewy texture.
To make cookies chewy instead of crunchy, you can consider using ingredients like brown sugar or molasses, which add moisture to the dough. Additionally, incorporating a higher ratio of butter or using shortening can contribute to a softer texture. Be mindful of the baking time and avoid over-baking, as this can result in a crunchier texture.
If your molasses cookies aren't cracking, it might be due to the moisture content in the dough. To encourage cracking, ensure that the dough is slightly chilled before baking, as this can promote the desired cracking effect on the surface of the cookies during the baking process.
If your molasses cookies didn't flatten during baking, it could be because the dough wasn't properly chilled or the oven temperature was too low. To ensure proper spreading, chill the dough adequately before baking and preheat the oven to the specified temperature. Additionally, consider flattening the dough slightly before placing it in the oven.
Disclaimer:
I received a free review copy of flourless. and another one to giveaway. This post contains affiliate links.
Everything Matters
Perfect! Just what I was looking for - a crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside super flavorful gluten-free cookie! I used a scant 1/2 cup of brown coconut sugar, doubled all of the spices (didn't double the salt or baking soda), added a little more butter and about a teaspoon of coconut oil (melted in w the butter - previously my ground almond cookies have turned out too dry), and cut up some crystalized ginger to put a small piece on the top of each cookie (instead of sprinkling sugar on top). Baked for 10 mins - they were just right! They did spread out during baking, next time I'll leave more room between cookies. But they cut apart easily 🙂 Thank you - I'll definitely make these again! Delicious!
Jennifer @ Leelalicious
Thank you for your review! The addition of crystallized ginger sounds wonderful!
Kathy Heninger
Just starting major habit change of life no sugar no gluten I would love to win
Regina
Hi Kathy, I can only applaud your healthy life change. Unfortunately, the giveaway ended already. But feel free to browse my recipes. I have a lot of GF and sugar-free recipes on this site.
Suzette
I would love to try making these cookies! I have blackstrap molasses in my pantry....would that be okay?
Regina
I am not too familiar with blackstrap molasses. But from what I know, I am guessing the flavor might be stronger but it should still work for these cookies. Maybe use only 1 tablespoon at first to see?
Everything Matters
I used blackstrap molasses and it worked wonderfully. Great flavor.
Sand
I would love to make the chocolate souffle cupcakes with salted caramel butter cream.
Melissa Anderson
I would love to make the chocolate truffles!
Kiersten
the chocolate souffle cupcakes with salted caramel buttercream sound delicious!!
Missie Freeman
I pick Apple Tea Cake with Maple Glaze.
Teslaca
I would have to try the Opera Cake, just because it sounds interesting. Also the Salted Caramel Sauce for sure. Just looking at the index, this looks like a spectacular book. I love the idea of naturally gluten-free recipes without too many fancy ingredients.
Anne Derkat
I'd go for the Lemon Cream Pie.
Dana Redmond
Oh my gosh. Lemon Pudding Cake sounds amazing! This cookbook would be awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie Barker
Thanks!
Stephanie Barker
These look amazing! Would love this cookbook! Thanks for the chance
sandra
i'd love to make the cloudlike meringue cookies
melanie borhi
Lemon cream pie sounds heavenly mmm!
Debby
Carrot Cake Cupcakes!!!!! YUM
Sarah O.
The lime cornmeal cake sounds awesome!
mechele johnson
Coconut Lemon Macaroons and Strawberry Souffle!!!! Yummy!
Becca
I would love to try the flourless chocolate cake with salted caramel sauce,
Sara W
I would love to try making the Strawberry Souffle.
Sharon Kaminski
I would like to make the Walnut Torte with Coffee Cream and Pavlova with Cream and Berries.
Holly E
I love the Coconut-Lemon Macaroons.
Paula
These look great. I love a ginger cookie and the chewy ones are my favourite. I've never done any flourless baking and the cookbook sounds lovely.
Shakeia Rieux
I would love to make Lemon Meringue pie
melanie huttner
I would love to make the chocolate souffle cupcakes with salted caramel butter cream, they sound AMAZING!!!!
Regina
Agreed! This recipe sounds like a perfect combination.
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It!
Definitely the salt-dusted lavender lemon cookies!!
Regina
I thought of you when I saw this recipe 😉 !!
jan
The Lemon Cream Pie sounds amazing!
Christy Spurlock
Lemon Cream Pie would be first on my list.
Julie
I would definitely make the Apple Tea Cake with Maple Glaze! So nice to see a gluten free book that doesn't use a bunch of different starches that aren't guaranteed to work anyway! I have been so discouraged with gluten free baking, up until now 😉
Regina
Mmmm...apple and maple does sound so good together indeed! I really hope you can get some encouragement and delicious treats from this book 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes
That sounds like a great cookbook! And I wish I could taste one of your cookies NOW.
Regina
Awww...wish I could share some with you Angie!
Cheryl
I am making these today! This cookbook sounds like something I need.
Regina
Awesome! Wuld love to hear how you like the cookies, Cheryl.
itzia
I've been looking for a cookbook like this. Thanks. I'd like to try making the chocolate souffle cupcakes with salted caramel buttercream
Regina
So happy to hear this is a book topic you like (have been looking for). Chocolate and caramel always go so well together 🙂
Melissa Belanger
What an interesting cookbook. I love that you don't need weird ingredients for this recipe! That's usually the reason I won't attempt a gluten free recipe. Anyway, I love these photos!
Regina
I really like the concept of this book as well. And thank you so much for your lovely compliment 🙂