Ginger Cookies

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, plus extra for dipping
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, spices, baking soda, salt and sift (if desired.) Set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Beat in egg and molasses.
  5. 5
    Add flour mixture (1/3 amount at a time) and mix well.
  6. 6
    Roll into walnut-size balls. Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  7. 7
    Bake for 9-12 minutes or until tops are slightly rounded and crackly.

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