A timeless classic recipe for delicious ginger cookies

These ginger cookies are packed with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, making them the perfect treat for the holidays or any time you're craving a cozy, comforting dessert. They are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, with just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, then gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well combined.
5. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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