- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- granulated sugar
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well to blend.
- Cream brown sugar, butter, molasses, and egg together thoroughly.
- Add flour mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well.
- Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place 2" apart on greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 176°C (350°F) for 7-9 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan.
Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.
Mom (Sandra)
Added on October 14, 2011