Molasses Cookies

Recipe courtesy Brenda Hall @ Allrecipes.com


3/4 cup margarine, melted (we beat 1/2 cup butter with the sugar instead)
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses (we use blackstrap molasses)
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ginger


White sugar to roll dough balls in before baking


1. Beat butter and sugar until white and creamy. Add the egg and stir until smooth. Add molasses.


2. Combine flour, baking soda, and the spices. Mix well and then add dry ingredients to the cookie batter. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.


3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the dough balls in white sugar and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.


4. Bake the cookies for 8 - 10 minutes (tops will crack). Cool on wire racks before serving.


Servings: 30 cookies