Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into smooth balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.