Ingredients

• 3/4 lb melted butter
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1. Beat together butter, molasses, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.
2. Add dry ingredients, including spices, all at once. Mix until combined. Work in additional flour if necessary.
3. Refrigerate mixture for 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350F.
5. Shape about a tablespoon of dough into small balls and roll in sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are cracked on top.

Makes approximately 8 dozen.

Natalie’s notes

Made July 2, 2025. I rolled all of the cookies and lay flat on cookie sheets, then froze on the sheets. Once frozen (about 2 hours), I placed in freezer bags and they did not stick together. It’s tempting to eat the pre-rolled cookie dough out of the freezer, but I promise these are even better freshly baked! They spread a lot, so leave a few inches between cookies on the tray.