Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 1/4 cups flour

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and 1 cup of the sugar together on medium speed for 2 minutes, place the additional sugar in a small bowl for later.
  • Add in the egg, molasses, vanilla, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger and mix for an additional minute, until combined and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons) portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Roll the dough ball into the reserved sugar and place it on the prepared baking sheet 2- inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are set.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.