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Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus more for rolling
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses

Instructions

Directions:

  • In a bowl, combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, clove, ginger and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer, or in a large bowl, cream the butter and both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until it is a pale yellow color and appears fluffy. Scrape the sides as needed.
  • Add in eggs one at a time until combined. Then add molasses.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients until well incorporated.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until completely chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 350° and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add about ½ a cup of granulated sugar to a small bowl.
  • Roll dough into small balls that are about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball of dough in the granulated sugar, then place on the parchment lines baking sheet.
  • Bake about 9-11 minutes or when the cookies begin to slightly crack on top.
  • After removing the cookies from the oven, allow them to sit a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
  • Enjoy in a sealed container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.