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!
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.