inspired by this recipe, some spices have been modified
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light molasses (unsulfured)
1 beaten egg
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 & 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, mix until light and fluffy. Stir in egg.
Sift together: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add to molasses mixture, mix well. The dough should form into a soft somewhat sticky ball. Chill overnight.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls (they will expand in the oven). Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350˚ for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely. Roll in confectionery sugar.
