Step 1

In your stand mixer, combine the butter with the granulated and brown sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together.

Step 2

Add the molasses, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix into the butter and sugar until the eggs are well beaten.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredient. Slowly add into batter and beat on medium low speed until well combined and dough starts to form.

Step 4

Place the remaining ½ cup sugar in a separate bowl. Use a large cookie scoop  and scoop cookie dough into sugar, roll around to coat the cookie. Place the cookies on a silicone lined baking sheet. Refrigerate dough for a minimum of 45 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350° F. If your cookies have been refrigerated longer than 2 hours, allow them to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on your baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake at 350° F for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookie to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.