Molasses Ginger Cookies

Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Remove from heat, pour into mixing bowl, and let cool.

Add sugar, molasses, and egg to butter and beat well.

Put all remaining ingredients into a sifter and sift into first mixture.

Mix well then let chill in fridge for 20 minutes.

Form dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar (I used “sugar in the raw”), and place on ungreased cookie sheet – 12 to a sheet.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

Let cool on sheets for easy removal.

Makes 6 dozen when doing 1 inch balls. I made 1/2-inch balls and got 8 dozen. I baked them for 9 minutes and they were crunchy on the outside but still soft on the inside.