Big Soft Ginger Cookies

These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ¾ cup margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.