1-First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and get your baking sheets ready. This sets the stage for even baking and helps your cookies turn out just right.

2-Next, mix the butter and sugar until they’re light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer, creating that perfect base for your dough.

3-Then, add the egg and molasses, mixing well to blend everything smoothly.

4-In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

5-Now, add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined, forming a dough that’s ready to shape.

6-Scoop the dough into balls a bit smaller than a golf ball for uniform cookies.

7-If you like, roll them in granulated sugar for extra crunch and sweetness.

8-Place the balls 2 to 3 inches apart on your baking sheet to give them room to spread, then bake for 10-12 minutes until they’re set.

9-After baking, let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack. This step helps them firm up while staying soft and chewy, as noted in the tips for this recipe.