Chocolate molasses cookies: a versatile cookie delight

By now, it should not be a secret that I am a chocoholic.  Then it should definitely come as no surprise that I am always looking for ways to incorporate this ingredient into anything.  When I found this recipe for Chocolate-Molasses Cookies, I was pretty excited.  Not only are they delicious, but they are a very versatile cookie when it comes to decorating.  Because of the balanced flavors of the chocolate and the molasses, all this cookie needs is a bit of sweetness to make it more special, like confectioner's sugar.  I normally just dust a little bit over the cookies, or if I want to get fancy, I go the stencil route.  I found these Martha Stewart stencils the other day and I think they work great!  Aren't the designs cute?!  I love them.  It gives the cookie a very classy whimsical touch. 

This cookie is pure chocolate deliciousness in every bite., and it has a chewy, almost cakey, consistensy.  When they come out of the oven they will be soft so it is important to let them sit in the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes after you get them out of the oven.  Then you can move to a cooling rack.  The cookies will firm as they cool. 

So, there you have it; another cookie delight for your holiday.  I am also having fun linking to other blog memes like: