Molasses Cookies

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Ten Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup fancy molasses
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup hot coffee

Preheat oven to 375F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the first eight ingredients using the paddle attachment. Stir baking soda into hot coffee and add to other ingredients. Mix until fully incorporated. Drop dough by tablespoonful onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Yield: 2-3 dozen, depending on size.