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Molasses Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and molasses and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
  7. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.