Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies Easy and Delicious Treat

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Once chilled, scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
8. Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart as they will spread.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm as they cool.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.