Molasses Spice Cookies

By Bonnie T

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• granulate sugar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.

Combine flour and next five ingredients; add to butter mixture, stirring until smooth.

Shape into 1-inch balls and dip one side in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart, sugar side up, on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Tops will crack. Remove to wire rack to cook.