Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temp)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsulphered molasses
  • 2 cups all purpose white flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teasoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (for rolling)

Instruction

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, and egg and cream with a hand mixer until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
  • To a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to fully combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill for at least an hour.
  • When ready, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Also, pour some granulated white sugar into a small bowl or plate to roll the dough balls in.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion out 1" balls of chilled dough. Roll the dough balls in the white sugar and place on the pan. 12 balls per pan, evenly spaced.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until just crisp on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on the rack before enjoying!