Winter Spice Cookies

These are so warm and delicious.  They are great year round but I think they remind me most of a perfect winter evening.  Trust me and go ahead and make two batches.  You will love them!

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 3/4 cup whole wheat AP flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice powder

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.  In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well-combined.  Beat in molasses and egg.
3.  In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
4.  Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined thoroughly.
5.  Scoop the sticky dough into 1" balls and place them on prepared baking sheets.  (Optional step:  Roll cookie dough in sugar before placing on baking sheet)
6.  Bake for 8-9 minutes.  Remove and let them cool on baking sheet.