Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 tablespoon ground ginger
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup molasses
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 bag chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or a whisk and some muscle!)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking sheets
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I like to preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and line my baking sheets with parchment paper; this helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. In a mixing bowl, I whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. The aroma of those spices is just divine and really sets the mood for baking! After combining the dry ingredients, I set that bowl aside and grab another for the wet ingredients. In that bowl, I mix the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s fluffy and light, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Next, I add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until it’s all combined. (See the next page below to continue steps…)