Grammy Burnham's Molasses Cookies Recipe

Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of molasses, ginger, and spices with Grammy Burnham's signature molasses cookies recipe. These chewy and delicious cookies are perfect for holiday baking or just when you need a sweet treat to brighten your day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
6. Using a cookie scoop, shape the dough into balls and roll each ball in the remaining sugar.
7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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