Sassy Mama: Gingerdoodles

Gingerdoodles

1. 3/4 cup butter, softened
2. 1/2 cup brown sugar
3. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
4. 4 Tablespoons molasses
5. 1 egg, room temperature
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7. 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
8. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
9. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
11. 2 teaspoons ginger
12. 1/4 teaspoon cloves
13. 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional 

Sugar:

1. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
3. 2 teaspoons ginger
4. Pinch of salt



1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Set aside.
3. Combine the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Scrape down the bowl and add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
6. Add to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined.
7. Stir together all the ingredients for the cinnamon, ginger sugar mixture.
8. Use 1 inch cookie scoop (or a rounded tablespoon) to make 1 inch balls.
9. Roll in the sugar mixture to fully coat and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
10. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set.