Molasses Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in large saucepan; remove from heat and let cool. Stir flour with baking soda, salt and spices.
2. 2
   To the melted, cooled butter, add 2 cups of the sugar, the molasses and eggs. Beat well.
3. 3
   When dough is well mixed, cover and chill 2 hours or longer.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 375°.
5. 5
   Roll dough in small balls, using about 1 1/2 teaspoons of dough for each.
6. 6
   Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Bake for about 10 minutes, until cookies are a dark, golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to a wire rack.
8. 8
   For a chewy cookie, bake only 5 to 6 minutes.
9. 9
   Makes about 12 dozen.