Sugar Coated Molasses Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• additional sugar

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
2. Beat in the molasses and eggs.
3. Separately, combine the dry ingredients, then slowly mix into the wet ingredients.
4. When blended and smooth, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch around.
5. Dip the tops in sugar and place on greased or non-stick baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350u0b0F or 180u0b0C for 10-12 minutes.
7. Cool on a wire rack, then store in a tightly covered container to keep the cookies soft.

butter, sugar, molasses, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, additional sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sugar-coated-molasses-cookies-43142 (may not work)