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Conversation Heart Blondies

 Tender chewy blondies are studded with adorable conversation heart candy and topped with cherry cream cheese frosting. Simple to make and oh so cute, these blondies are a wonderful dessert for Valentine's Day! Jump to Recipe Valentine's Day has never really been an exciting holiday for me. Growing up, I was labelled a nerd, so it wasn't until my later years, that I actually had someone to celebrate it with. Even now, it still feels like a regular day to me, because I make it a point to show my SO and the kids that I love them every single day; not just one special day a year. Sure I might get flowers, or chocolates, but that doesn't mean as much as getting them on a random day throughout the year. Even if we aren't gung ho about the holiday, it doesn't stop me for getting excited when I see all the Valentine's candies. Which was the case, this past weekend. I stopped by our local bulk store, to get a few baking supplies and couldn't help myself from wal
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Crackle Top Ginger Molasses Cookies

Bursting with warm holiday spices, these ginger molasses cookies, have a crisp exterior, while the center is soft and chewy. Paired with a cup of tea, or hot chocolate, let these simple and delicious cookies bring extra cheer to your heart.

I just LOVE this time of year. The cold weather outside, coming in and warming up with a nice cup of hot chocolate and cookies. Sitting in front of the fire, enjoying the lights on the tree. There is just something about the holiday season, that make ordinary things seem so much more special. One of my guilty pleasures during the winter season, is stopping by my favourite coffee shop, for a hot chocolate and ginger molasses, or ginger bread cookie. I just love the sweet warm flavours in these types of cookies. So much so, that I make some ginger molasses cookies, every year for the holidays. 


With my broken oven last few month, the last thing on my mind was holiday baking. Thankfully after 3 weeks of waiting, we finally got a new stove with a working oven. So my daughter and I made a list of treats/cookies we plan on making, and went shopping for the ingredients we needed. I first made these cookies about 5 years ago, when I didn't have any butter in the house. I quickly scanned my collection of hand written recipes, and found this recipe. I loved it so much that I have been making them every Christmas since then. These cookies are so good, that when I was working at a retirement residence, the head chef of the company asked for the recipe, after tasting them while visiting one day. Super simple, they come together in a snap and smell like heaven while baking. They look absolutely fabulous and they taste even better. 



Crackle Top Ginger Molasses Cookies

2/3 C canola oil
3/4 C white sugar
1/4 C brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 C molasses
2 C all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/3 cup white sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a large bowl mix oil, 3/4 C sugar and brown sugar. Add egg, beat well and stir in molasses. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and spices. Add to wet ingredients and mix well. If necessary, add more flour to make a firm dough.

Shape Tbs amounts of dough into balls. Roll in remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes; or until tops crack. Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack (for crisp cookies), or on parchment paper )for chewy cookies.

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  1. Terry Crylen19 February 2021 at 11:58

    I can feel the weight gain already just looking at it. Yum!

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  2. Jere11 November 2021 at 00:53

    I love the crackle tops on these ginger cookies. Love all the great spices you have in this recipe.

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  3. Travel Notes and Beyond11 November 2021 at 14:41

    Everybody seems to be baking at this time of year, but me. I'm trying really hard to stay away from sweets, but I have a sweet tooth so whenever I get to read about cookies, I drool allover my keyboard, lol! Interestingly enough, I've never tried Crackle Top Ginger Molasses Cookies, so you made me really curious about them.

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  4. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/12 November 2021 at 12:51

    You just reminded me how long it's been since I last used molasses in baking! Nice cookies I would devour with a hot coffee!:)

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  5. Shilpa13 November 2021 at 21:26

    Looks so good. And I love the use of these spices.. yumm

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  6. Gabriela27 November 2021 at 09:30

    These are absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for Christmas Eve to make with children.

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  7. Sue27 November 2021 at 12:12

    These cookies remind me of my grandmother. The best kind of memory!!

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  8. Unknown27 November 2021 at 15:47

    Just reading the ingredients my mouth is salivating. They look so good, love to make them for my family

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  9. Kayla27 November 2021 at 21:49

    Loving these ginger molasses cookies! So easy and delicious!

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  10. Emily27 November 2021 at 23:29

    These cookies are so yummy and will be making an appearance at my holiday party this year!

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  11. Meryl28 November 2021 at 10:56

    Love these cookies! Making these every Christmas!!

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