Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars.

Step 2

Stir in the maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 3

Stir in the egg.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Step 5

Stir the dry ingredients in with the wet until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Cover and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for a couple hours (or overnight).

Step 7

Form dough balls from the batter and roll the tops in the turbinado sugar.

Step 8

Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or a baking mat.

Step 9

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. For my oven, 9 minutes is just right. The edges should be browning but the centers will still be very soft.

Step 10

Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.