Molasses Cookies

A spicy molasses cookie that tastes great with a glass of ice cold milk (or just dipped into a cup of hot coffee).

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 30 approximately

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1  egg
• 2  cups flour
• 3  teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
•  granulated sugar

Directions

1. In mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, molasses and egg. Sift together flour, baking soda, spices and stir them into creamed mixture. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour to cool dough.
2. Scoop dough up by the teaspoonful, roll into little balls, and roll balls in granulated sugar.
3. Place them on greased baking sheets 2 inches apart to accommodate spreading.
4. Bake at 350F for 12 minutes, or until cookies are flat. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from sheets.