Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• Granulated sugar (for rolling) - 1/4 cup
• Molasses - 1/4 cup
• Egg - 1
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - 3/4 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cloves - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 2 teaspoons
• All - purpose flour - 2 1/4 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat.
7. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious molasses cookies!