Big Soft Ginger Cookies

By Lulubelle

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 C. Flour
• 2 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• 3/4 C. Margarine - softened
• 1 C. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 C. Molasses
• 2 Tbsp Sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon & salt. Set aside. In large bowl, beat margarine with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds to soften, gradually add the sugar, beat until fluffy, add the egg & molasses, beat well. Stir in dry ingredients, mix well & chill in fridge for approx 1 hour or so. Shape dough into 1 inch balls-roll in sugar & place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350` for 10 minutes or until lightly browned & still puffed. Cool & enjoy!!