Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all your ingredients on the counter.

Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the dark molasses and vanilla extract.

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt in another bowl before gradually incorporating this mixture into the wet ingredients.

Chill the dough by covering it with plastic wrap and placing it in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough, place them on lined baking sheets, and bake for 8-10 minutes.