Old Fashioned Molasses Crinkles

In a bowl of a standing mixer, mix the butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until smooth, light in color and fluffy.

Add the molasses and vanilla and beat until smooth.

Add the egg and egg yolk and mix again until the egg is just incorporated.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, ground ginger and salt.

Add to the wet ingredients and beat the dough until everything is smooth.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and wrap tightly with saran wrap.

Refrigerate for at least two hours.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment or silpat liners.

Scoop rounded tablespoons into your hands and roll into balls.

Roll in sugar in a bowl and place on the baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet with saran wrap and chill while you complete the next pan.

Place the bowl of dough in the fridge in between rolling and baking to help keep the dough chilled.

When the next pan is finished, place the first in the oven to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cracks just begin to appear.

Remove from the oven and gently place on the counter to cool for two minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Repeat with remaining dough.