Michelle’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c butter, softened 2 sticks

1/2 c white sugar 100 g

1 1/2 c packed brown sugar 310 g

3 eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp blackstrap molasses

3 c all-purpose flour 375 g

1 tsp baking soda OR 2 tsp calcium carbonate - baking grade

1/2 tsp salt (optional)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2/3 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

2 c semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Add baking soda to batter along with salt if needed. Add in the spices; cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and ginger.  Stir in flour, then chocolate chips. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.

        Bake for about 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.