Maine Multi Spice Cookies Maine Chewies
Get ready to fall in love with the bold, comforting flavors of Maine Multi-Spice Cookies, affectionately known as Maine Chewies. These soft, chewy cookies are a delightful medley of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, perfectly balanced with the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. Each bite delivers a taste of cozy nostalgia, while their signature chewiness makes them utterly irresistible. Rolled in coarse turbinado sugar for a hint of crunch and sparkle, they’re an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or simply enjoying with a steaming cup of tea. Quick to prep and bake in under 30 minutes, this recipe yields a batch of 24 cookies that will disappear faster than you can say "spiced perfection." Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones or savoring them solo, these cookies are a must-try for cookie enthusiasts and spice lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup Molasses
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Turbinado sugar or coarse sugar (optional, for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If desired, pour the turbinado sugar into a small dish. Scoop 1.5-tablespoon-sized portions of dough (or use a cookie scoop), and roll each ball in the sugar to coat.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked (they will firm up as they cool).
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Maine Multi-Spice Cookies with your favorite warm beverage or share them with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.2 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2637 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 618.0 g | 225% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 383.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2267 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
