Soft And Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookes

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   I usually soften my butter in the microwave to an almost, but not quite melted point.

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   Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.

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   Add molasses and mix until blended.

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   I usually sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl and then add them to the mixer in batches and stir until everything is just combined.

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   But sometimes I'm not very Martha and don't sift anything but just dump all the dry ingredients into my mixer and then say bad words as the flour goes flying all over my kitchen.

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   Four cups of flour is a lot of flour to add all at once.

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   Either way, they always turn out perfect and delicious.

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   Except for the first time when I made them with no sugar. They were not delicious that time.

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   Chill the dough for a couple hours, and then roll the cookie dough into balls. Roll the cookie balls in granulated sugar and place on a ungreased cookie sheet. Do not press the cookie balls down. They will flatten out into perfectly round cookies as they bake.

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    Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.