Perfect Ginger Snap Cookies

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fancy molasses
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling dough

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from milkeverymoment.ca

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk flour together with baking soda and spices.

In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon or an electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until blended. Beat in molasses then egg until creamy, about 3 min. Gradually add flour mixture.

Roll dough into balls, measuring about 1-inch. Then roll in sugar (there may be some left over). Place on baking sheets, spacing at least 2-inches apart. Bake on top and bottom third of oven, rotating sheets halfway through, for 8 to 10 min total or until cookies begin to crack. Transfer to a rack to cool.