# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter with dark brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, then coat each ball evenly in granulated sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
