molasses

These dramatically craggy cookies call upon Chinese five-spice for their warming complexity. The flavors in the blend—usually a mix of star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns—evoke the aromatic notes of a classic molasses cookie. But then there’s added depth from astringent clove and licorice-like star anise. Ingredients and ratios differ among brands—some contain … Read more