# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup molasses
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets spaced approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
