Crunchy, snappy, and spicy.
Source: BakeWise by Shirley O. Corriher
Ingredients
- 397g sugar, divided
- 3/4 c unsalted butter
- 1/4 c unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 281 all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Procedure
- With a heavy-duty mixer, beat 349g sugar and the butter until fluffy. Add molasses, beat to blend well. Add egg, beat low until just blended.
- In a medium mixing bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, spices. Stir to combine. Add dry mix to mixer, blend on low. Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven @ 350 F, rack at center. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 3 cm balls. Place 51g sugar in a small bowl. Roll balls in the sugar.
- Place dough balls on the sheet 2 inches apart. Bake until edges color (~10 min, check at 8).
- Place cookies on rack and cool completely.