Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (79ml) molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups (248g) all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • Christmas M&Ms (for topping, optional)

Instruction

  • Note: this dough requires chilling.
  • Using a stand or a hand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and molasses until the butter is broken up (the mixture will be lumpy). Mix in egg and vanilla, then add baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth, then slowly mix in the flour until the cookie dough forms.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls of dough onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. No need to space them out; you’re going to chill them.
  • Chill the dough for at least one hour, but you can also cover and chill up to one full day (or freeze the balls of dough for later baking).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Stir together the granulated sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each cookie dough ball in the cinnamon sugar and then place on the cookie sheet. These do spread, so leave room. Top each ball with 5-6 M&Ms.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until they’re no longer glossy. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.