Ginger Molasses Cookies

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A starbucks copy-cat recipe

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees with the rack in the center.

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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Set aside.

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Sift flour , baking soda , salt , cinnamon and ginger into a medium bowl.

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Set aside.

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Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl with mixer on high speed until light and fluffy , about 1 minute.

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With mixer on medium speed , beat in the egg and molasses , then increase the speed to high and beat about 1 minute longer , until the mixture no longer looks curdled.

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Scrape the sides with a rubber spatula several times while mixing.

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Mix in the flour mixture on low speed.

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The batter will be rather stiff.

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Place some granulated sugar on a small plate or saucer.

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Use a 1 / 4-cup ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to form 1 / 4-cup portions of dough.

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Transfer the dough to your hands and roll each portion into a rough ball , then roll each ball into the sugar.

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Place six sugared balls on each baking sheet , spacing them evenly , because they will spread during baki.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, extra large egg, unsulphured molasses, granulated sugar