Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1
• Molasses - 1/2 cup
• Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cloves - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 tablespoon
• All - purpose flour - 3 cups

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.