Molasses Cookies

• 1 1/2 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cup flour

• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tbs ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• dash nutmeg
• pinch salt

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1. Cream together butter and sugar on medium-high until light, fluffy, and pale yellow
2. Beat in egg and molasses on medium-low
3. Stir in dry ingredients slowly
4. Refrigerate for at least an hour
5. Form one inch balls and roll in large grain sugar
6. Space out on cookie sheet prepared with parchment paper
7. Bake 8-9 minutes at 350.   Don't stack cookie sheets too close or they won't crack
8. 8 minutes isn't always enough but 10 minutes is usually too much