Last week, the hottest day of the summer, I got a big craving for cookies. Now the dilemma was – should I even turn on the oven on a sweltering day like this? But really, when the craving hits, I can make any sacrifice to satisfy that craving! Which meant, of course, turning on the oven. These molasses cookies are an all time favorite around our house. The dough is rolled in sugar to give that pretty crackling when they are baked. They are soft and chewy, loaded with raisins and lots of flavor punch with cinnamon, cloves and ginger – a flavor combination that you find in gingerbread. If you enjoy gingerbread, you will love these cookies – and they are easier to make!!
