In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla, beating until just combined. Mix in pumpkin puree and molasses, followed by spices, salt and baking soda. Scrape the bowl as needed. Add flour, mixing until combined well and no streaks remain. Chill dough for 3-4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and shape dough into smooth balls. Roll in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place sugar coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 2-inches apart. Chill remaining dough in refrigerator until ready to bake.
Bake for 11 minutes. Immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Recipe yields roughly 2 dozen cookies.An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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