Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (use only dark brown sugar!)
1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons ginger powder (can use 4 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup sugar, for coating (about 1 cup)
Preparation
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Line a large baking sheet/s with parchment paper.
In a large bowl cream butter with both sugars and maple extract until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add in molasses and egg (beat for 2 minutes or until well combined).
In another bowl flour, baking soda, salt and all spices until blended; add to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
Cover and chill minimum of 2 hours.
Set oven to 350\u00b0F.
Place about 1 cup white sugar in a bowl.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls into the sugar, coating them thoroughly.
Place on baking sheet/s spacing about 2-inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until cookies feel dry and firm on top.
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