Tool

• Electric mixer

• Mixing bowls

• Baking sheets

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Coating

• ¼ cup sanding or granulated sugar

Direction

1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl—or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment—beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl and mix again to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

5. Combine Wet & Dry: With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together. Scrape down the bowl and fold in any remaining flour with a spatula. For chewier cookies, cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours.

6. Shape the Cookies: Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to portion out 1½–2‑inch balls of dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then coat completely in granulated sugar. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake: Bake one sheet at a time for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are puffed with slight cracks. The centers should still be soft—they’ll finish setting as they cool.

8. Cool & Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition -

(Per Cookie)

Calories: 120kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Protein: 1g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0.2g Cholesterol: 18mg Sodium: 137mg Potassium: 79mg Fiber: 0.4g Sugar: 10g Vitamin A: 151IU Vitamin C: 0.004mg Calcium: 17mg Iron: 1mg