Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Additional granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Once the dough has chilled, shape it into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass, gently flatten each cookie to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Molasses Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies also freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and thaw them as needed.

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