- 42
- 30 mins
- 75 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free)
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Preparation
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Heat oven to 350° F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and cloves.
Using an electric mixer, beat the shortening and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla. Add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).
Place the granulated sugar on a plate. Roll heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls; roll in the sugar to coat. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Using a glass, press the balls to a ⅜-inch thickness and sprinkle with more granulated sugar.
Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Coll sl on baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.