1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 whole egg + 1 yolk
6 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3 cups all purpose flour
Sugar Coating
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon allspice
Preheat oven to 375° F.
In the bowl of your stand mixer combine butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add in egg plus yolk and mix until incorporated.
Add molasses and mix until incorporated
Stir in vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and allspice.
Add flour 1 cup at a time and only mix until just incorporated.
For the sugar coating; in a small bowl combine sugar, ginger, and allspice.
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough into sugar coating and cover dough balls completely.
Place the dough balls onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
Allow cookies to cool on a bakers rack.
Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
