Ginger & Molasses Cookies

These tasty cookies melt in your mouth with a delectable blend of flavours. Savour each bite slowly and enjoy the sensations of the mild molasses, ginger and cloves on your tongue.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• a little sugar in a bowl

Method

Combine the first set of ingredients in a bowl. Then in a bigger bowl, beat the butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses and mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and combine.

Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll balls in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

These cookies are great for baking ahead of time in preparation for holiday guests, as they keep well in a cookie tin, that is, if you can keep temptation at bay!