Swedish Spice Cookies

Swedish Spice Cookies
Yield: 60 Servings

2 1/4 c All-purpose flour,sifted
-before
2 t Baking soda
1 t cloves,Ground
1 t ginger,Ground
1 t cinnamon,Ground
1 t salt,Ground
3/4 c Unsalted butter,softened
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 c Molasses

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.
2. Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl of
an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute. Add the egg and
molasses; mix well. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture. Mix just
until combined.
3. Using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls.
Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated.
Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. If you prefer a
thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been
dipped in sugar.
4. Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let
cool.