Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- FOR TOPPING
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2: Melt butter and add molasses, sugar and eggs. Beat well.
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Step 3: Sift together the flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, then add to the butter/molasses mixture.
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Step 4: Refrigerate the dough for several hours.
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Step 5: Break off pieces of the dough (heaping teaspoon sized) and roll into small balls.
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Step 6: Roll the balls in sugar.
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Step 7: Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 1/2-inches apart.
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Step 8: Bake until firm and brown, about 8-10 minutes.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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