2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light molasses
Confectioners’ Sugar
Instructions:
Place flour, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a sifter. Sift dry ingredients together over a piece of waxed paper or bowl. Set flour mixture aside. Place butter in a medium-sized bowl. Add granulated sugar and the egg. Beat butter mixture until light and fluffy.
Using a wooden spoon beat in flour mixture alternately with molasses beginning and ending with flour mixture. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease baking sheets. Remove chilled dough from wrapping. Roll dough into balls 3/4 “ in diameter. Place dough balls 1“ apart on baking sheets. Bake cookies on center rack until lightly browned, about 8min. Transfer baked cookies to wire racks to cool slightly. Place confectioners’ sugar in a fine-mesh sieve and sprinkle sugar over the cookies while still warm.
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 58 Total Fat 2 g Cholesterol 9 mg Sodium 20 mg Potassium 29 mg Total Carbohydrate 8 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Sugars 4 g Protein 1 g