TINA'S EXCELLENT SPICE COOKIES

TINA'S EXCELLENT SPICE COOKIES image

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c butter (softened)
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses (add more for spiciness)
2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

Cream together butter and sugar. Add l egg and molasses and blend. In separate bowl combine all dry ingredients. Add flour mixtue to butter/sugar mixture slowly until all combined. Using a teaspoon, scoop dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet about 2 to 3" apart. Bake at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes. Bake a couple of minutes longer for crispier cookies, less time for a softer, chewier cookie