Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- Granulated sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
- Mix in all dry ingredients except for the flour; beat until fully combined, then stir in the flour.
- Shape dough into 2 1/2 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar until coated.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let stand a couple minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cook completely before storing in an airtight container.
