Soft Molasses-Raisin Cookies Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (85g) molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup (156g to 170g) raisins, golden or regular
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• heaping 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 cup (149g) coarse sparkling sugar, for coating; optional