Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup (110 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; fold into wet mixture.
- Chill dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in granulated sugar if using.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Chilling helps cookies hold shape in an ornament-like, chewy center.
- For softer centers, remove cookies slightly underbaked and cool on tray.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze dough for future baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22 g)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
