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Dec 2009  |  By Debbie Shepherd  |  Comments

Holiday Cookie Recipe - Spice Balls

Thanks to Debbie Shepherd, who submitted this recipe to Make It Better's cookie contest. This gently spiced cookie is cinnamony and sugary—delicious.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2-3 hours to chill)
Baking Time: 1 hour

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks)
• 1 ¼ cups sugar (divided)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses (not robust)
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt

1. Beat butter and 1 cup of sugar with a mixer for about 5 minutes. Once the butter is light and fluffy, add the egg and molasses.

2. In a separate bowl, stir together the four, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat on a low speed until just combined.

3. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 350°. Form dough into 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes.