MOLASSES COOKIES

By rlchrist

Slightly crisp on the outside from being rolled in suger but moist and chewy on the inside.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. (1 1/2 cup) MARGARINE - melted
• 14 oz. (2 cup) SUGAR
• 5 1/2 oz. (1/2 cup) MOLASSES
• 2 EGGS
• 4 tsp. BAKING SODA
• 20 oz. (4 cup) FLOUR
• 2 tsp. CINNAMON
• 1 tsp. CLOVES
• 1 tsp. GINGER
• 1 tsp. SALT
• EXTRA SUGAR TO ROLL DOUGH IN

Details

Servings 48
Cooking time 7mins

Preparation

Step 1

Melt margarine.
Combine sugar, molasses and eggs. Add slightly cooled margarine.
Beat well. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
Chill at least 1 hour.
Roll dough into walnut size balls into sugar. Lightly press down. (May
add coarse grain
sugar on top)
Bake at 375 for 7-10 minutes.