Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer. Continue mixing on medium-high speed for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
- Lower the mixer speed and add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is incorporated.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Mix just until the white streaks of flour disappear. If you have time, let the dough rest for 10 minutes to make it even easier to roll.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the sheet. Alternatively, roll the dough flat and use cookie cutters. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes