Amish Ginger Cookies

Amish Ginger Cookies

Traditional cookies from Amish Country.



3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup un-sulfured molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
white or colored sanding sugar, for decorating (can use regular granulated sugar)

Preheat oven to 350 F. 

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. 

Add egg and molasses; beat until combined. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. 

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra granulated sugar. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet.  

Bake for 7 - 9 minutes until barely turning brown. 

Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.