COOKIES WITH MOLASSES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk egg, butter, granulated sugar, molasses, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Mix in dry ingredients just to combine.
• Place sanding sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out dough by the tablespoonful and roll into balls (if dough is sticky, chill 20 minutes). Roll in sugar and place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2" apart.
• Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed, cracked, and just set around edges (over-baked cookies won't be chewy), 8–10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
• MAKE AHEAD: Cookie dough can be made and rolled into balls 2 weeks ahead. Freeze on a baking sheet; transfer to resealable plastic bags. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before rolling in sugar.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using a paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, fresh ginger (if using), and vanilla until just combined. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375° and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion and roll dough into 1 1/2" balls. Roll in granulated sugar and arrange onto prepared baking sheets, 2" apart. Bake until puffed up and golden around edges, 12 to 15 minutes.