# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup molasses (unsulphured)
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 2 teaspoons orange zest
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
14 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and packed brown sugar in a large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Blend in molasses, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
06 - Scoop dough by tablespoon, shape into balls, and roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
07 - Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
