• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

PREPARATIONIn the bowl with electric mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the egg, molasses and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. In a separate bowl whisk together the baking soda, flour, salt, & spices.

Add to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Cover and chill the batter for about 30 minutes or until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

BAKINGPlace about 1 cup (200 grams) of white granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl. When the dough has chilled sufficiently, roll into 1 inch balls. Then roll the balls of dough into the sugar, coating them thoroughly.

Place on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart and, with the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cookies feel dry and firm on top.

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