Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

These ginger molasses cookies are perfectly crispy on the outside, and deliciously chewy on the inside. Nothing says “I love you” like a batch of homemade cookies right out of the oven!

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar (plus 1/2 cup for rolling)
• 1 1/2 cups softened butter (unsalted)
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves

Instructions

• Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, set aside
• Using a stand or hand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar together gradually
• Add molasses and eggs beat until combined
• Gradually add dry ingredients until mixed
• Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ok to cool overnight)
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper
• Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter
• Fill a small bowl with sugar and roll each ball into sugar until coated
• Place balls on baking sheet
• Bake for 10 minutes
• Remove from oven, cool, and enjoy!