Ingredients
1 c plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
1 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp molasses
2 1/2 c flour
2 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt (course)
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp cloves
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 allspice
2/3 c granulated sugar
Preparation
Beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (5min)
Beat in egg and molasses
Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
Oven at 350
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Place the sugar in a small bowl
Shape dough into balls and roll in the sugar - put balls on cookie sheet
Bake for 8-10 minutes cool two minutes then transfer to a cookie sheet.
I find these freeze really well.
