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Ginger Molasses Cookies + Ice Cream Sandwiches

Servings 2 dozens
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsps ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar more for coating
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in molasses and eggs, and mix well. Gradually add in the dry ingredients and beat until combined.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in a bowl of sugar.
  • Place the dough balls 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy and begin to crack on top.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.