Molasses-Ginger Cookies

Ingredients
2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1⁄2 tsp salt
3⁄4 cup (1 1⁄2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3⁄4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
3⁄4 cup unsulfured molasses
Granulated sugar, for sprinkling


Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Beat in flour mixture, half at a time.

3. Drop dough by 1⁄4 cupfuls 3 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set at edges but still soft in centers. Let stand 5 minutes on baking sheets before removing to wire rack to cool completely.