Crispy-Chompy Molasses Cookies
1 cup butter
2 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup molasses
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter and stir in sugar, spices, and egg, combining well.
Dissolve soda in water and add to mixture, beating well. Stir in molasses and flour.
Drop by teaspoonsful, about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes approximately 8 dozen cookies.
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