1teaspooncardamom (optional)This will give a bit of extra heat and lemony notes.
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupdecorating sugar (large granules)*regular sugar will work also
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F or 190°C.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until mixed and fluffy (About 2 min).
Add in molasses and then eggs one at a time and mix until well combined.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
Using a small cookie scoop or a regular spoon, scoop out a small round ball and roll it in your hand. You can choose to dip just the top half in the decorative sugar or to roll the whole cookie.
Place on your cookie sheet and bake from 9-11 minutes. I find the sweet spot to be ten minutes but everyone’s ovens are different. *Darker cookie sheets also tend to cook a little bit faster.
Once the cookies have baked, leave them cool on the sheet for about five minutes to firm up. Transfer to a cooling rack.