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Eliza's Soft and Chewy Ginger Cookies

A delicious ginger and molasses cookie that stays soft after baking.
Prep Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 cup soft butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt and stir to combine.
  • Cream butter and one cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg; Stir in water and molasses.
  • Fold in flour mixture.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place two inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing.
Keyword ginger cookies, molasses cookies, soft cookie, soft gingersnap cookies