• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients

• Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together. Set aside.

Mix wet ingredients

• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (If using a mixer, beat on high speed about 2 minutes.)
• Add the molasses and beat until combined.
• Add the egg and beat well until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

Combine ingredients

• Add a little of the dry ingredients at a time to the creamed mixture.

Form cookies

• For dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and roll in sugar.
• Place on cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
  

Bake

• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until browned and edges appear set.
• Let cool on baking sheet for five minutes before transferring.