Ginger Molasses Cookies (Espresso)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tsp grated ginger (or 1 tsp ground)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• to taste Sugar for rolling
• 1 tbsp instant espresso powder

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and molasses.
3. Mix in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. Add espresso powder with dry ingredients.
5. Roll into balls and coat in sugar.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes; cool on the sheet.

Notes

These cookies stay chewy for days in an airtight container.