Molasses Crinkles

• 3/4 c. butter (12 tbls butter) - ~60 degree F (out of fridge rest for 10 min in 1/4 inch squares)
• 1 c. sugar (light brown sugar is chewier, white sugar should be puffier)
• 1 egg (from fridge, straight)
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture.

Cover and chill. Roll into walnut-sized balls. Dip top in granulated sugar. Sprinkle with 2-3 drops water.

Bake for 10 -12 minutes.