Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies Simple and Tasty Treat

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)

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, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Beat in the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture until well mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Once the dough is formed, cover it and chill for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator to make it easier to handle.
7. Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
8. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart, as they will spread.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.