Makes: 8-10 Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

1c Butter

3/4 cups + 2 tbsp Brown Sugar

2 Eggs

2/3 cup Blackstrap Molasses

3/4 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

2 tsp Ginger

2/3 tsp Cinnamon

1/3 tsp ground Cloves

4 1/3 cups +2 tbsp Pastry Flour or Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides after each egg.

5. Add in the molasses and mix until completely incorporated.

6. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. 

7. Wrap up the raw cookie dough and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour. 

8. Roll the cookie dough in small portions on a lightly floured surface to between 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.

9. Cut out desired shapes.

10. Bake at 350F for 10-15 min, depending on thickness. Decorate with icing when cool.