Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 1

   Whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup of the sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Cream butter and sugar
3. 3

   Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined into a soft dough.

5. 5

   Cover the dough and refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 30 minutes.

   30:00 · Chill dough
6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and roll each ball in the sugar to coat.

8. 8

   Arrange the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, about 12 per sheet.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are set and the tops are crackled, 10 to 11 minutes, baking one sheet at a time.

   10:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet