# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg, room temperature
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses until smooth and glossy. Add egg and vanilla extract, whisking to combine thoroughly.
04 - Add dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing to maintain chewiness.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar until fully coated.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow spreading.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until cookies are puffed with set edges but centers remain slightly soft to ensure chewiness.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
