Molasses Cookies

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• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• granulated sugar for rolling cookies

• In a mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and molasses until well blended
• In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Stir into the creamed mixture until blended
• Chill for 1 hour, or until firm
• Heat oven to 350°
• Shape the dough into small balls about 3/4 inch in diameter; roll in the granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 to 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set
• Cool in pan on a rack for 2 minutes; remove to a rack to cool completely