Molasses Crinkles

My sob story continues this week, as I was laid off after 4 loyal years of ups and downs. I have mixed feelings about it really. I was happy and sad to go all at the same time. Tonight I took comfort in my Grandma Pratt’s Molasses Crinkles. For whatever reason they make me feel a little better.

A door has been closed and another opened, and who knows what opportunities lay ahead.  I came across a friend’s 100th blogpost this morning and it was meant for me. With a bright and calming photo and quote, it’s worth a looksy (click here).

Cream:
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses

Sift:
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves

Note: You’ll need 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling dough balls into.

Preheat oven to 375*F. Combine the sifted dry ingredients into the bowl of creamed ingredients and mix together. Roll dough into small balls. Roll into granulated sugar until the ball is completely covered with sugar. Place on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-9 minutes. Let cool a few minutes on baking sheet, transfer to a cooling rack.