Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instruction

  • In a a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, white and brown sugars and egg until smooth.
  • Stir in the molasses.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  • Cover, and chill dough for 1-3 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll dough into 1 to 1/2 inch balls, and roll them in white sugar.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep from getting overly crisp.
  • TIP: If they get too crispy, place a slice of fresh bread in the container with the cookies for a few hours and they will get soft again.
  • ENJOY!!