3/4cupgranulated sugarplus extra for rolling the cookies in
1/4c. brown sugarpacked
1/4cupmolassesnot blackstrap
1large egg
1/2tsp. vanilla
2c. all-purpose flour
1teaspoonskosher salt
2teaspoonsbaking soda
2teaspoonsground ginger
1teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat together bacon fat and butter until well-combined.
Add sugars and molasses; beat well to combine.
Add egg and vanilla; mix until well-combined.
Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves just until incorporated.
Cover, and chill for a 4+ hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Put the 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop (medium), roll the dough into balls, drop into the sugar, roll to coat, and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are set. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.