Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

Add egg and molasses to mixture, beat for about 30 seconds.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture.

Drop a tablespoon of batter on baking sheet, three inches apart. Bake for five minutes. Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar, then bake for 8 more minutes. Rotate cookie sheets and bake for an additional 5-6 minutes or until cookies are just browning around the edges.

Yield: 2 dozen cookies