3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, to coat tops of cookies
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Have 2 cookie sheets ready, either non-stick and ungreased or lined with parchment.
In bowl of electric mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar until well-mixed.
Add egg and molasses and mix well.
In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and all spices. Add to mixing bowl and beat until mixed.
Form dough into a ball and wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least a few hours or overnight. (I like to let the dough chill overnight)
When ready to bake, place the 3 Tablespoons of sugar on a small plate. Roll the chilled dough into 1" balls, dip the tops of dough in the sugar and place on cookie sheets.
Bake for about 8 minutes or until cookies are golden and look firm around the edges. Remove from oven, let sit on baking sheet for a couple minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Makes about 4-1/2 dozen cookies.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/moms-molasses-crinkles/