Ginger Crinkles

1 1/8 c Unsalted butter

1 5/8 c Sugar

3/8 c Dark molasses

1 5/8 lg Egg; slightly beaten

1 5/8 pt All-purpose flour

1 5/8 tb Baking soda

3/8 ts Salt

1 5/8 ts Ground cloves

2 3/8 ts Cinnamon

2 3/8 ts Ground ginger

Extra sugar for rolling Recipe by: Marth Stewart Holidays pp.82-3 1. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in molasses and

egg. Sift together dry ingredients; add to butter mixture and beat well. 2. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.

3. Heat oven to 350.

4. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.

5. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for at least 3

minutes, until cookies are set. -----