MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Molasses Cookies

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (vegetable shortening may be substituted)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbs. molasses
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 3/4 cups Old Fashioned Cake & Cookie Mix (Item # 140 or # 141)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (to coat the cookies)

Combine butter, egg, molasses and spices. Beat well. Add cake mix and beat to combine. Chill mixture 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a teaspoon or small scoop to scoop out chilled batter. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Set on lightly greased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes- longer for crunchier cookies. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

Makes 24 cookies.

Special thanks to The Gluten Free Pantry.

*Items may be found at http://www.glutenfree.com