Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Baking soda - 2 teaspoons
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cloves - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - ¾ cup (1.5 sticks)
• 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). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

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

4. 4.

   Add the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture and beat 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 the dough and roll them into balls.

7. 7.

   Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

8. 8.

   Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. 9.

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked.

10. 10.

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

Nutritional Facts