Sally used to make these cookies in college, and my friend, Dory, in Birmingham makes some that are very similar. Kent loves when I make these cookies because the whole house smells good! Cooking these is definitely a good way to get your house smelling like Christmas!
Big Soft Ginger Cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside. 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 two inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
A wonderful cookie for the holidays.
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