Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup margarine, softened

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt


Directions


Prep   15 m    Cook   10 m    Ready In   50 m


1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Set aside.


2.In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.

Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.


3.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container.