Crisp and Chewy Molasses Cookies

By TkayChildress

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all prpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling. Shape dough into roll 9 1/2 inches long. Wrap roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 5 days.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut dough into 1/2 inch slices. Cut each slice into fourths. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 375 degrees F for 6 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.