Ingredients
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp clove
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. In a small bowl, combine ginger, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In food processor cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg, and spices. Gently fold in flour mixture until combined.
Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Then roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until edges start to brown, about 15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Let stand on baking sheets 1 minute then remove to cooling rack.
