Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies

Chewy cookies are the best! I baked these for 11 minutes, which created slightly crisp edges and a soft and chewy middles. Molasses-Spice Cookies are a lovely addition to your holiday baking. They are especially wonderful paired with a glass of eggnog! Makes about 3 dozen.

Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups sugar (divided)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Place 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl; set aside.

With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low, gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.

Form dough into tablespoon-sized balls; roll in reserved sugar to coat.

Arrange balls on baking sheet 3 inches apart. Bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time for 10-14 minutes, or until edges of cookies are just firm. Cool 1 minute on pan before moving.

They're amazing dipped in egg nog or hot chocolate!