Love these delicious cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings. They are chewy and soft and so delicious and a perfect companion to coffee or tea. Hope you love them!

Yield: about 18 large cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla

for rolling:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together until combined. Set aside.

Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until creamy and combined, about 2 minutes. Add the molasses and beat until well incorporated . Then add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined, about another minute. 1 minute.

On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients and blend to combine. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.

Roll a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball. Roll each in sugar-cinnamon mixture and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges start to set and cracks appear on top.

Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top of warm cookies. Enjoy!