Double Ginger Molasses Cookies Are Sweet, Spice, and Everything Nice

"This is the only molasses cookie that matters...."

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 to 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, to taste (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup chopped candied ginger, or 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger mixed with 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (see above)
7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Granulated sugar, for rolling
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