Favorite Recipe: Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

 Over the past few years I've really enjoyed making these cookies!   I made them again yesterday.... They are so chewy, and just plain yummy. Plus they are so pretty, with their sugared finish and crackled tops.   
I thought you all might enjoy the recipe!  :)

Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

10 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 heaping cup chocolate chips  :)

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves into a medium bowl and set aside.

Beat the butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar together, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, until light and fluffy- about 5  minutes.  Add the egg and egg yolk; mix to combine.  Add the molasses and vanilla and mix thoroughly.  Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in 2 batches, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate.

Shape the dough into 2 tablespoonful balls, and roll each in the remaining granulated sugar.  Place on the prepared baking sheets about 3inches apart.  Bake until lightly browned and firm around the edge-about 13 minutes.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.