molasses spice cookies

Molasses Spice Cookies

(via Always With Butter)

2 1/4 c. flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ginger

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

3/4 c. butter, soft

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar + additional for rolling

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 c. molasses

preheat oven to 375.

Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Set aside. Beat butter for 2 minutes. Add both sugars and beat together. Add egg, vanilla and molasses.

Gradually add dry ingredients.

Scoop out balls (tiny ones! they widen pretty far.) and roll in plain sugar.

Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 11-13 minutes.