Basic Info
Soft and chewy.
From: Yust Cookbook
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 9 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter - softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses.
Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
Shape dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
Tips
These are not good for rolling and cutting shapes, but they are super soft and delicious!