Soft Spicy Molasses Cookies

Cookies with a nice flavor of spices. Cook time does not include chilling time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup light molasses
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
•  sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
2. Beat at low speed until well mixed, about 3 minutes.
3. Cover and chill until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
6. Roll in sugar.
7. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet or on parchment paper.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch.
9. Remove to wire racks to cool.