Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup molasses3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup sugar60 striped chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Preparation
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into sixty 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
Press a chocolate kiss immediately into the center of each cookie. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
