Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Baking soda - 2 teaspoons
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cloves - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ¾ cup, softened
• Brown sugar - 1 cup, packed
• Egg - 1 large
• Molasses - ¼ cup
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup for rolling

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6.

   Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.

7. 7.

   Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

8. 8.

   Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

9. 9.

   Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are soft.

10. 10.

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts