Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Method

  • Cream butter, sugar and salt.
  • Add molasses and ginger; stir in egg.
  • Add sour cream and mix thoroughly.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves together and add to butter mixture.
  • Refrigerate several hours.
  • Drop cookie method:.
  • Roll 1-2 tsp dough into ball.
  • Roll in granulated sugar.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes.
  • Rolled/Cut cookie method:.
  • Roll out on slightly floured board to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes on greased cookie sheet.