Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies

¾ cup butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

1 large egg

½ cup molasses

2 ½ cups flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon cardamon 

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1.     Cream together butter and brown sugar.

2.     Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

3.     Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

4.     Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

5.     Preheat oven to 350°.

6.     Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

7.     Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

8.     Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.

9.     Leave on sheet one minute until set.