# What You'll Need:
→ 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 cooled slightly
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
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth and glossy in a large bowl. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until no dry flour remains; avoid overmixing.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into 1 1/2 inch balls, then coat each ball by rolling in granulated sugar.
06 - Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers still appear slightly underbaked.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
