"First" Ginger Molasses Cookies

2 1/2 c Flour
2 ts Ground ginger
1 t Cinnamon
2 ts Baking soda
1/2 t Salt
12 tb Unsalted Butter (marg/short) at room temp
1 c Brown sugar
1 Egg
1/3 c Molasses
Sugar for rolling

Combine flour, spices, soda, & salt. With an electric mixer at medium-low speed, beat butter & sugar, until light & fluffy. Beat in egg & molasses. Reduce speed to low, & gradually add flour mixture until just mixed. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Heat oven to 350~. Shape dough into approximately 1" balls, roll in sugar, & place about 2 " apart on a baking sheet. Bake until the edges begin to brown, about 15 min. Cool on baking sheet 2 min, then move to wire racks. Cool completely.

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