Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into small balls and roll each in additional granulated sugar.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the tops slightly cracked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for better shaping. For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg