Ginger and Spice Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the molasses, egg, and salt. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
4. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Ginger is a root that has been used as an ingredient since ancient times.
• Ginger has many health benefits, including the ability to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
• Ginger is also thought to have anti-aging properties.