Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Cream together butter and sugar; add egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and blend into the creamed mixture. Roll out and cut or put through cookie press. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 8 minutes, or until done. Makes 4 dozen cookies. –Jeff Helms Department of Public Relations and Communications