Soft, Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/4 c. sugar (divided)
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

1. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 c. sugar.
2. Blend in molasses and egg.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
4. Add in to creamed mix.
5. Mix till well blended.
6. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
7. Roll balls in remaining sugar.
8. Place on greased cookie sheets.
9. Press flat with a fork.
10. Bake 350 degrees about 10-12 min.
11. (4 dozen)