Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Molasses and Egg:
- Mix in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in additional granulated sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool:
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes for baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 1g