Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the molasses and egg and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
8. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until set but still soft in the center.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.