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Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the molasses and egg until combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough and chill for 1 hour, until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  6. Scoop the dough into 1½-tablespoon balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the sheets.
  7. Bake for 9–10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  8. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.