Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies are good any time, but especially in the fall. I have tried many recipes in search for the perfect soft molasses cookie. Ed says this one was the winner.

I like the strong molasses flavor in these cookies, if you want milder flavor, cut back the molasses and replace with sugar. But, I'm told, that molasses is high in iron, so you can eat these cookies and pretend they are good for you!

Molasses Cookies

1 1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses
2 eggs
4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
5 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Mix butter, sugar, molasses, and egg together. Beat well. Mix in dry ingredients. Cover and chill for at least one hour. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes.