1
Preheat the oven to 350ยบ, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2
Cream the butter and sugar until smooth with a mixer.
3
Add molasses and the egg to the creamed butter and mix well.
4
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well.
6
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form balls of dough. Roll them in the white sugar and place them on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Do not over-bake.
8
Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. You can store them in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to a week, but of course, they are best fresh from the oven!
