2/3 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 3/4 T Baking soda
2/3 c Molasses 2/3 c Butter
1 t Ginger 1 ea Egg
1 t Cinnamon 5 c All purpose flour
1/2 t Cloves
Heat brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to the
boiling point. Remove from heat, add baking soda, and pour over
butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until butter has melted, then stir in
the egg and flour thoroughly. Knead for a few minutes, then gather
dough into a ball. Refrigerate dough until firm enough to roll
easily, then roll on a lightly floured board, and cut with fancy
cooky cutters. Place on greased cooky sheet and bake in a preheated
325 F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Yields
1 servings