Sugared Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe with Picture

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for (preferably coarse) for coating
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (all-purpose flour may be used instead, if desired)