Molasses Sugar Cookies II

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and egg. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture.
3. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and roll the balls in white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets, and flatten each cookie slightly. 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

• Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is a by-product of the sugar-making process.
• Molasses is high in iron, calcium, and other minerals.
• Molasses Sugar Cookies II can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.