Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 °F

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar until combined but don't over mix them. you don't want it really light and fluffy

Step 3

Add in the molasses and egg and mix in completely.

Step 4

In a separate bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients with a whisk.

Step 5

Roll into balls, flatten with a fork and sprinkle with sugar or use a cookie press on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 8-9 minutes.

Step 7

Promptly remove from cookie sheet.