Molasses Cookies | Recipe

 

Molasses Cookies

3/4 c. Butter, Softened

1 c. Brown Sugar 

1 Egg

1/4 c. Molasses 

2 c. Flour

2 t. Baking Soda 

1/4 t. Salt

1 t. Ground Cinnamon 

2 t. Ground Ginger

1/3 c. Sugar for Coating 

Cream together butter and sugar. Stir in the egg. Add the molasses. 

In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. 

Combine the two mixtures. Chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.

Shape the dough into small balls. Roll the balls in the sugar for coating.

Place the sugar coated cookie balls on a baking sheet. 

Bake in a preheated 375°F. oven for 8-10 minutes.

Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes and then remove cookies to a wire rack. 

Store in a airtight container...........if there are any left. ;)