Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
