# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tsp ground ginger
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
09 - 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
12 - 1/4 cup molasses
13 - 1 large egg
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
15 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using an electric mixer or hand whisk.
04 - Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, then coat in granulated sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and tops show crackling.
09 - Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
