Molasses Sugar Cookies

Submitted by Para_chan

"I found this in a recipe book that I had stashed in my room."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375º.
2. Melt butter in 3-4 quart saucepan over low heat.
3. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, soda salt and spices. Add to first mixture.
5. Chill, form into 1-inch balls, roll in grandulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Reviews

[cathyfood]

This is very similar to a family recipe we make every Christmas. Our version uses shortening instead of butter, and increases ginger to 1 teaspoon. They are delicious with the perfect texture - chewy and crispy. Make sure not to over-bake or they are too hard. This is a great recipe to use for cookie exchanges or bake sales, because you can make dozens and dozens very easily.