Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup white sugar or coarse sugar

Instruction

  • In a large bowl sift together the flour, spices, baking soda & salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Then beat in the molasses, vanilla extract and large egg.
  • Turn the mixer down to low speed and carefully add beat in the flour mixture about 1/2 at a time.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pour the 1/3 cup sugar on a small plate. Form the dough into balls about 1 - 1.5 tablespoons in size, then roll each dough ball in the sugar.
  • Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet, and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Bake cookies on a middle rack, 1 tray at a time.