Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

I love soft ginger cookies. These are delicious--full of flavor, crispy on the outside, soft & chewy on the inside.

Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

(adapted from Food Network)

2 1/4 cups flour

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp salt

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup molasses

Large egg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Sift flour with rest of dry ingredients. Set aside.

Cream butter with sugar until pale yellow color. Add the molasses and egg. Mix well.

Add dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

Using a tablespoon ice-cream scooper, measure dough. Form into ball and roll in sugar. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.

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