Soft Molasses Cookies

Step 1

Put butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat well.

Step 2

Add egg, milk, molasses, and vanilla, and mix well.

Step 3

Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and stir. If the dough is too stiff for a mixer, use a sturdy spoon to stir.

Step 4

Chill one hour or more.

Step 5

Roll dough into small balls and roll in sugar. Place on baking tray and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, remove to wire rack and cool completely.