Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

What you need:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar, plus some
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. In a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until creamy and smooth.
2. Then add pumpkin puree, molasses. egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. Add dry to wet and mix until combined.
5. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking at. Place additional sugar in a small bowl.
7. Roll a tablespoon of dough into a ball and then roll in sugar until completely covered.
8. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
9. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies look cracked and they are set on the edges but still soft in the middle.
10. Let cool on baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool all the way.

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