Adapted from
World's Greatest Christmas Cookies
-
3/4 cup
margarine, softened
-
1 cup
granulated sugar
-
1 whole
egg
-
4 tbsps
molasses
-
2 c
unbleached flour
-
2 tsps
baking soda
-
1 tsp
cloves
-
1 tsp
ginger
-
1 tsp
cinnamon
-
granulated sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine margarine and sugar. Mix until creamy. Add egg and molasses. Mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon, Add to wet ingredients. Mix until all is combined. Chill several hours, or until firm. Preheat oven to 350. Shape into one inch balls and then roll into granulated sugar. Place onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for ten minutes, or until lightly browned on bottom.