I make these as rolled balls coated in sugar when we just want a great cookie. But if I'm going to roll them out, I obviously don't roll them in sugar and I use a bit extra flour. Otherwise, they are quite soft and chewy, which I love, but doesn't roll out well. I'd add between 1/4-1/2 cup to start. Also, this recipe makes 10 dozen cookies...so adjust accordingly! I usually half it for rolled out cookies.
1 ½ cups butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
2 tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ginger
4 ½ cups flour
Sugar for coating
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and molasses. Beat well. In a separate bowl, combine spices and flour. Add slowly to butter mixture. Shape into balls and roll in extra sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Makes 10 dozen.
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