Sugar Coated Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
additional sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
Beat in the molasses and eggs.
Separately, combine the dry ingredients, then slowly mix into the wet ingredients.
When blended and smooth, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch around.
Dip the tops in sugar and place on greased or non-stick baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0F or 180\u00b0C for 10-12 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, then store in a tightly covered container to keep the cookies soft.