Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies

I love these because they are quick and easy to make and they are the perfect combination of soft and chewy.  My family gives these cookies a rating of "scrumptious!"  Santa would definitely enjoy these with a glass of milk!
Course Christmas
Servings 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, molasses, and egg, stirring to combine.    
  • Add flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt mixing well.
  • Form dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  • Bake on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper at 375° for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes before moving cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.