Cakey Molasses Cookies

I love ginger cookies, but I prefer the soft, moist cookies as opposed to gingersnaps. These cookies are soft, cake-like, gingery, and easy to make.

Cakey Molasses Cookies
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/8 cups buttermilk
2 Tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose (plain) flour

Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease or line baking sheets. 
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the molasses, then the egg. Stir in the buttermilk, then the soda, spices, and salt. Stir in the flour, one cup at a time. Dough will be soft, ensure all flour is fully incorporated.

Drop dough by teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about ten minutes, until set and lightly browned on the bottom. Let cookies stand on the baking sheet a few minutes to set before removing. Makes 4-6 dozen cookies.