Notes

• This recipe is from Gimme Some Oven. And trust me -- it's perfect; don't bother trying to change it up.

GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• In medium bowl, whisk together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar on medium speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
• Add in the eggs and molasses, and beat on medium-low speed until combined.
• Gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture and beat until combined.
• Roll the dough into small balls (about 1-inch in diameter).
• Fill a small bowl with sugar and roll each ball in it until dough is well coated.
• Place on cookie sheet at least 1 inch apart, and bake 8-10 minutes (until the cookies begin to slightly crack on top).
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
• Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.