1 c. softened butter
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 heaping tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. molasses
1 1/8 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter with sugar, egg, and molasses. Sift flour with cinnamon and baking soda. Combine with butter mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes 50.