Janusz’s Ginger cookies

Ingredients

• 175g salted butter, cubed and softened
• 125g granulated sugar
• 225g dark brown soft sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 275g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 4 tbsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2–1 tsp ground cloves, to taste

Tools

• Stand mixer with beater
• Mixing bowl
• Food scale
• 3 baking sheets lined with baking paper
• Oven preheated to 375°F

Instructions

1. Beat the butter in a stand mixer on medium for 1–2 minutes until pale and creamy.
2. Reduce speed to medium-low and add both sugars a spoonful at a time; beat about 3 minutes, scraping as needed, until combined.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves; stir to combine.
5. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix to a very slightly sticky dough.
6. Divide into about 60 pieces (roughly 1 Tablespoon each), roll into balls, place on lined baking sheets with space to spread, and lightly flatten the tops.
7. Chill for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
8. Bake for about 12 minutes, until spread and crisping at the edges. Cool completely on the sheets to set before serving.