Molasses Cookies
Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts, Holiday
Ingredients
2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Directions
Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the wet ingredients on high speed until creamy and combined.
On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Scrape the sides and mix until completely combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator. Scoop the cookie dough in 1 1/2 inch balls.
Roll each in granulated sugar and arrange about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for 11-12 minutes or until edges appear set. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and "drop" it on the stove top 2-3x to help create the cracks.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.