Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment.

Step 2

Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger into a medium bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Cream the butter and dark brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy {about 1-2 minutes}. On medium speed beat in the egg and molasses, increase the speed to high and mix until it no longer looks curdled.

Step 4

On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, stop once combined. Use a 1/4 cup scoop to measure each cookie and roll them into large balls.

Step 5

Toss each cookie ball into the granulated sugar and place 4 cookies onto the prepared baking sheet spaced a few inches apart as they will spread. With dampened fingers, press down the center of each cookie.

Step 6

Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pan let cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Repeat until all are baked.