Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice

Instruction

  • Set the oven to 350F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. I like to do this in a stand mixer, but electric beaters or a wooden spoon will work.
  • Add the egg and molasses and blend well.
  • Sift or whisk the dry ingredients together and add to the wet. Mix until completely blended.
  • Form or scoop balls the size of a small walnut. I like to use a 1 1/4 inch cookie scoop for uniform cookies. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  • Place on an un-greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet 2" apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, and let cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.