I once baked a tinful of these delicious cookies to take to my father-in-law. By the time we reached his house 3 hours later, there were precious few left! This recipe comes from my husband’s grandmother, and has stood the test of time.
Ingredients
3/4 cup margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
4 Tablespoons molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
granulated sugar
Directions
Sift together the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and set aside.
Cream the margarine (or butter) and the sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Add the molasses and egg. Beat well.
Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
Chill the dough for an hour or two, or until firm.
Roll the dough into small balls.
Dip them in granulated sugar and place them 2-inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.