Molasses Sugar Cookies Aunt Ethel (Johnson)
3/4 cup butter
2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 cups flour sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream butter and sugar, add molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to first mixture and beat well. Chill. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place on well greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 375 degrees for 8 ‑ 10 minutes ‑ (25 to 30 cookies).