Spiced Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup molasses

• Coarse sugar (such as Turbinado or Muscovado) for rolling

Directions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and dark brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 3–5 minutes. Add the egg and molasses, and continue beating until well combined.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3. Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

5. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each scoop into a ball. Roll the dough balls in coarse sugar to coat.

6. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Halfway through baking, when the cookies have puffed up, carefully bang the baking sheet on the counter to create a crinkle effect.

8. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.