Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) unsweetened molasses
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and then roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Arrange on lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are crackled.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.