Molasses Cookies II

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture.
4. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges of the cookies begin to brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Molasses has been used for centuries as a sweetener in desserts and other recipes.
• These cookies can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container.
• These cookies are also delicious with white chocolate chips added to the dough.