Ingredients

The following ingredients have 48 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Additional sugar or sanding sugar (about 1 cup) for coating cookies

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes, or until dough is easy to handle.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned and cracked on top. Cool one minute before removing to wire racks.