Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 14 tablespoons butter, melted (I wouldn’t substitute margarine for this!)
2. 2 cups white sugar, divided
3. 1/3 cup molasses
4. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
5. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6. 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
7. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
8. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium size bowl, mix the melted butter, 1 cup of sugar and the molasses.
3. Add egg and stir until well mixed.
4. In a separtate bowl, mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
5. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough is formed.
6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the remaining sugar.
7. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 10 minutes.