Ginger Molasses Rounds

Name: Ginger Molasses Rounds
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cloves; granulated sugar cup Additional, about 1/2 for coating

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
granulated sugar cup Additional, about 1/2 for coating

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
2

Beat in egg and molasses.
3

In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, salt and spices, and blend into creamed mixture.
4

Shape into small balls and roll in additional sugar to coat.
5

Place the balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
6

Bake in 350 degree oven for no more than 8 - 9 minutes, until just set. (They are going to be soft and their tops just slightly cracked at this point, but don't worry - they harden quickly. Removing them at the right time will ensure the perfect chewiness.)