Robert E. Lee Cookies This recipe came from Stratford Hall, Virginia. It is said to be a favorite cookie of the Lee family, especially young Robert E. Lee. The cookies are baked at the Lee Plantation and served with warm cider to visitors. 1 ½ Cups (3 sticks) butter or margarine ½ cup molasses 2 cups of sugar 2 eggs 4 cups of flour 4 teaspoons of soda 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ginger 1 teaspoon of clove Melt the butter and add the molasses, sugar and eggs. Beat well. Sift together and add to the mixture the flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and clove. Refrigerate the dough for several hours. Break off pieces of the dough (heaping teaspoon sized) and roll into small balls. Roll the balls in sugar. Place on an un-greased cookie sheet about 1½ inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until firm and brown, about 8-10 minutes. Makes about 10 dozen.
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