These nicely spiced cookies are perfect for anyone who likes the flavor of ginger but doesn’t care for extra-crunchy gingersnaps.
—BARBARA GRAY BOISE, ID
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 2 1/2 DOZEN
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Roll into 1 1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.