Ginger Molasses Drops
Sweet and spicy, these chewy little cookies will give you sweet dreams!
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup raisins
DIRECTIONS:
1. Beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well.
2. Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add to molasses mixture; mix well.
3. Stir in raisins. Cover; refrigerate until chilled.
4. Shape into 1 inch balls; roll each in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets.
5. Bake in upper third of oven for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 1 minute; transfer to wire racks.
Prep: 35 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Serves: 12