Soft and Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies
"We wanted to create the ultimate molasses spice cookie—soft, chewy, and gently spiced with deep, dark molasses flavor. We also wanted it to have the traditional cracks and crinkles so characteristic of these charming cookies...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for dipping
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2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened but still cool
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 large egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup molasses, light or dark
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