Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and airy.
- Gradually mix in the molasses and egg until fully combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls (about ¼ cup each), coat in granulated sugar, place on baking sheets, and slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg