Molasses Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and beat until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

5. Once the dough has chilled, shape it into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.

6. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass, gently flatten each cookie to about 1/4-inch thickness.

7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Store the Molasses Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies also freeze well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and thaw them as needed.