Boston Black Strap Molasses Cookies

These traditional Boston cookies are rich, dark, and spicy, with a unique flavor from black strap molasses.

Ingredients - Serves 24

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and molasses.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture, alternating with the hot water.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle each cookie with a little sugar.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.