Cream butter and sugar together using an electric mixer.Beat in molasses and egg.
Mix in dry ingredients.Scoop dough using a teaspoon-sized scoop (or roll into tiny balls) and roll in granulated sugar.
Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.Let cookies cool on baking sheets. They will crisp up as they cool.
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Notes
I bake with light-colored baking sheets. If you use dark you may need to adjust the baking time since the cookies may bake quicker.