Why I Love October

Autumn Molasses Cookies

3/4 cup softened butter

 1 cup packed brown sugar

 1 large eggs

 1/2 cup molasses

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

 2 teaspoons baking soda

 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

 1 teaspoon allspice

 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill for about one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll dough into small balls, then roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes. Sugar, spice and everything nice. Perfect with a cup of tea!