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Molasses Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add in egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, and mix until the flour is fully combined.
  3. 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.