2 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour
\n2 teaspoons baking soda
\n1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
\n1 teaspoon ground ginger
\n1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
\n1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves
\n1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n3\/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
\n1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
\n1\/4 cup molasses
\n1 large egg
\nGranulated sugar (for coating cookies)<\/p>\n
1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a separate large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.<\/p>\n
2. Stir in the molasses and egg and mix until well blended. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until combined.<\/p>\n
3. Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to roll into balls. Heat the oven to 375.<\/p>\n
4. Use a tiny spoon (we used one from a child’s tea set) to scoop the dough out of the bowl, then roll it with your fingertips into balls that are about 1\/2 inch in diameter. Roll the balls in a shallow bowl of granulated sugar.<\/p>\n
5. Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between the cookies. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until the cookies are crinkled and set.<\/p>\n
6. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Using a metal spatula, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat until all the dough is used.<\/p>\n
7. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month and at room temperature for up to 1 week. Makes about 10 dozen Lucky Pennies.<\/p>\n
8. KIDS’ STEPS: Kids can mix up the dough, shape it into balls, and roll the balls in sugar.<\/p>\n
Original recipe from DisneyFamily.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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