Molasses Cookies

My mom's recipe and one of my favorites. Spicy and chewy, these molasses cookies store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or shipping.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.