Spiced Cookie
These spiced cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, with a delightful warmth from ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. They're easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the room temperature egg until well combined. Stir in the molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar for coating. Place the cookies a couple of inches apart on a lined baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.