Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- Raw sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, ginger, egg, and molasses. Add the dry ingredients and mix again until a smooth, sticky dough comes together.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough and roll them in raw sugar.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet spaced about two inches apart. Gently press each cookie, but don't flatten completely.
- Bake for about 10-11 minutes until they have puffed and slightly cracked.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
