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