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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces |
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling |
1 cup light brown sugar, packed |
1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap) |
1/4 cup egg whites (from about 2 eggs) |
Directions:
1. Combine the flour, baking soda, and spices in a mixing bowl and set aside. Cream the butter until smooth and fluffy in a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer). Add the sugars and mix. Add the molasses and mix. Add the egg whites in 2 batches, mixing to combine after each addition. Add the dry ingredients in three batches, mixing to combine after each addition.
2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread a few tablespoons of granulated sugar on a small plate.
3. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls, then roll each ball in the sugar until lightly coated. Transfer to parchment lined cookie sheets, leaving 1-inch of space between the cookies. Bake until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.
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