Natural Ginger Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until smooth.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger to the dough, distributing it evenly.

7. Place some granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in the sugar until coated.

8. Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Gently flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.

10. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.