Name: Soft & chewy ginger cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-481197H36M3S
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Ingredients

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3/4 cup butter
1–1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place dough balls 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Author: Karen
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins / batch
Method: easy