Ginger Chewie Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup granulated sugar

 

Directions: 

 

Place a rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; set aside.

Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg and molasses.

Mix until evenly blended in color, being sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.

Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed and beat until just incorporated.

Place the granulated sugar onto a small plate.

Using a level tablespoon, roll dough into a ball and then roll in granulated sugar.

Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

To ensure even cooking, bake one cookie sheet at a time and until firm, but still soft in center, about 14 minutes.

Cool cookies on cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cookies can be store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

 

Source:  365daysofbaking.blogspot.com