Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 ¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) butter, (softened)
  • 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup (84 g) molasses
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, (for rolling)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a sifter, and sift into a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg. Then, stir in the molasses.
  • Add the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to scoop out the dough and then use your hands shape the dough into a round ball.
  • Roll each ginger cookie dough ball into the granulated sugar and place the cookies a couple of inches apart onto a lined baking sheet, flattening* slightly.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, letting them cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.