Molasses Spice Cookies

• 2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon, preferably mccormick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, preferably mccormick
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, preferably mccormick
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, preferably mccormick all natural pure vanilla extract

1. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and allspice in large bowl.
2. Beat butter, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add molasses; mix until well blended.
4. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
6. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
8. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
9. Roll dough balls in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
10. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
11. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies are set.
12. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute.
13. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.