Ingredients
- – 1 stick butter (½ cup)
- – ¼ cup shortening
- – 1 cup sugar
- – ¼ cup molasses
- – 1 egg
- – 2 cups flour
- – ½ teaspoon salt
- – 2 teaspoons baking soda
- – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- – 1 teaspoon cloves
- – 1 teaspoon ginger
- – ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- – Extra sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar on medium-high speed for 1 minute until well combined.
- Add the molasses and egg, and mix on medium-high speed for another minute until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop the chilled dough into balls and roll them in sugar. Flatten them slightly.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes (for cookies that are about 2.5 ounces each).