Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Granulated Sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add molasses and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until fully combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and tops crackle but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use dark molasses for a deeper flavor and color.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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