Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Shape dough into rounded tablespoonfuls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to set. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar, cream and coffee granules until blended; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
