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Five Spice Cookies How To Snap Out of It

Published: Nov 17, 2014 ยท Modified: Jun 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 9 Comments

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Last Updated on June 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Five spice snap cookies.

These fragrant five spice molasses cookies are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They do have a bit of a snap with a gingery bite. Don't be surprised from the touch of savory goodness that comes from my secret ingredient. Read on to find out what it is as I try to SNAP out of it.

Christmas in San Diego.

It occurs to me now that I am angry. It's a phase that grievers go through. It makes sense to be angry having had such a bright light in my life snuffed out; out of my control. Like a ticking time bomb there are days I explode. I SNAP.

Recently, I have noticed I curse more (not very polite). I get a little road rage and I get pissed off over idiotic things. I've developed an edge; a very sharp edge. And another F'ingย thing, my darling husband agrees! It's not pretty and there are days I look in the mirror and don't like what I see. I really need to SNAP out of this.

Team Will-Bur more bad-ass shirt .

Recognition of the issue (my anger) and putting a name on it is the first move in a positive direction. Be the bad-ass (or good) of change that you want to be.

More bad-ass shirt.

Now for my fragrant five spice cookie recipe. It's a twist on an old fashioned molasses cookie. They remind me of crinkle cookies in appearance, but without the powdered sugar plus they SNAP.

Now about that secret ingredient. Don't let the soy sauce scare you. It just gives a bit of a salty element. Slightly crispy on the outside, this cookie gets its snappy flavor from Asian 5 spice powder. I make it a habit to add at least one new recipe to my holiday cookie tray. I hope this one fills an empty place on yours. Let me know if you bake them.

Five spice snap cookies.

Fragrant Five Spice Molasses Cookies

Lisa Keys
Don't let the soy sauce scare you. It's a tasty salt substitute that adds a bit of savory to these sweet bites.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course cookies
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3 dozen cookies
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ยผ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Asian 5-spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ยผ cup canola oil
  • โ…“ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • ยฝ cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • ยผ cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In mixing bowl, whisk flour, spice and baking soda; set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and molasses with an electric mixer for 3 to 5 minutes or until well mixed.
  • Add the soy sauce and egg; blend well.
  • With the mixer running, slowly add dry ingredients, beating until well mixed.
  • Add ginger and almonds; mix until combined.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls into granulated sugar, rolling in sugar to coat.
  • Place on prepared baking sheets 1 to 2-inches apart. Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until cookies look crackled on top.
  • Transfer cookies on parchment to cooling racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian, dessert, five spice, ginger snap, molasses, snack
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  1. jennyfromtheblock2014

    November 18, 2014 at 12:08 am

    Anger! Something I can relate to. Thank you for your honesty!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 23, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Being honest is the only way to face it

      Reply
  2. Mary Beth Deal

    November 23, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Your beautiful boy reminds me so much of my Kyle , who I lost on May 3, 2013, at the age of 23. I do understand your anger and I think we have every right to feel it. Still so impossible to believe. My heart aches with you.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 23, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Mary Beth I am so, so sorry you lost your son. We can be angry together...and we will get through it.

      Reply
  3. savourytable

    November 23, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    Lisa, if you were any more gracious and sweet, I just don't know what I'd do. You have every right for every emotion that you feel when dealing with your grief. Will must be very proud of you. You are a bad ass too. Really loved seeing you and Lynn in Vegas.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 24, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Great meeting you, too and wish we could have had more time together.

      Reply
  4. Nancy

    November 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    I think you have every right to be angry. I hope the edge softens over the holidays and that you are wrapped in wonderful memories of your handsome boy, who has shown you time and again that his spirit is with you.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      November 24, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thanks, Nancy. Already returning to my old self. Once I recognized what was happening and how I was feeling I did everything I could to resolve it....like sharing the feelings and getting such affirming feedback

      Reply
  5. Lisa Keys

    February 09, 2025 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    Don't let the soy sauce scare you. It gives an amazing quality and salty element to the cookies. You will never know it is in there.

    Reply

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