# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about two minutes.
04 - Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated without overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place dough balls two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers remain soft and chewy.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before serving.
