Molasses spiced cookies
The right cookies to make Santa feel warm and cozy. He is sure to forget about the snow.
Ingredients
Instructions
Adjust your oven racks to the upper and lower-middle positions and preheat oven to 375° F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices then set aside.
Cream the butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy; it will take about 3 minutes. Scrape the side of the bowl and add the egg, vanilla, and molasses. Beat for 30 seconds, scrape the bowl sides.
Place the 1/3 cup granulated sugar that remains into a shallow bowl. Working with a generous 2 tablespoons of dough each time, roll it into 1 3/4 inch balls and roll in the sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, keeping the balls 2 inches apart.
Bake 11-13 minutes or until the outer edges begin to set and the centers are soft and puffy. Cool the cookies on the sheet for 2 minutes before moving them onto a cooling rack.