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1. Beat sugar into melted butter until fluffy.

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2. Slowly add sugar and beat until fluffy.

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3. Beat in egg, molasses and salt.

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4. Sift together dry ingredients.

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5. Slowly beat dry ingredients into the egg mixture until well combined.

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6. Chill for at least 1-2 hours.

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7. Preheat oven to 375 F.

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8. Roll chilled cookie dough into small walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in raw sugar.

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9. Place on lightly greased or nonstick cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.

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10. Bake about 8-10 minutes, until set and just beginning to brown on edges. DO NOT OVERBAKE or they will be very hard when cooled.

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11. Cool 2-3 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Molasses Cookies