Categories: Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. Salt (optional)
- 3/4 c. margarine, butter or shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
Directions
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Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl beat margarine, butter, or shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.
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Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls (1 heaping tablespoon dough each). Roll in the 2 tablespoons of sugar and place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 ½ inches apart.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed. (Do not overcook). Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool.
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Makes 24 three-inch cookies.