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Molasses Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, and molasses and mix until smooth.
  • Add in egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, and mix until the flour is fully combined.
  • Roll the cookie dough into balls, and place them onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes.