Swedish Spice Cookies

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	baking soda
1	teaspoon	cloves, ground
1	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1	teaspoon	cinnamon, ground
1	teaspoon	salt	ground
3/4	cup	butter	unsalted, softened
1 1/2	cups	sugar
1	each	egg
1/4	cup	molasses

Directions

Heat oven to 375 F degrees.

Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.

Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl.

Add the egg and molasses; mix well.

Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.

Mix just until combined.

Using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls.

Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are
fully coated.

Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a
glass that has been dipped in sugar.

Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.