Grandma's Molasses Ginger Cookies

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 48
Yield: 48 servings

Description

Soft and chewy, Grandma's molasses ginger cookies have plenty of warming spices. They'll have everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 sticks butter, softened
3/4 cup Grandma's® Original Molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Cloves
1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Ground Ginger
1 tablespoon Spice Islands ® Ground Saigon Cinnamon

Directions

1 In a large bowl, whip together sugar, butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon until dough comes together. Wrap well and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3 Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat. Arrange on rimmed baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.