- 3/4 cup softened Butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup Molasses
- 2 Large eggs
- ¼ cup of chopped candied ginger (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- Pinch of cloves
Directions
Cream butter and sugar in large bowl.
Add molasses and eggs and mix well.
Combine flour and baking soda and spices. Add half a cup at a time to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in candied ginger
Bake in 350°F (175°C) oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Let stand on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
Place on wire racks to cool. Makes about 36 cookies.