Molasses Cookies... Make in Large Quantities to Always Have Some in the Freezer!

The only thing you need to worry about is whether there's any milk left in the jug!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1 egg

PREPARATION

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Remove 3 tablespoons from the cup of sugar and set aside for rolling the dough balls later.
• In a bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
• In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
• Scrape down the bowl with a spatula, then add the molasses and egg. Beat for 2 minutes.
• Set the mixer to low speed, then slowly add the dry mixture, beating until smooth.
• Form dough balls of about 1 tablespoon each.
• Roll each ball in the reserved sugar and place on the cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 9 to 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

The perfect cookie for dunking!

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