Big soft ginger cookies

Big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• flour
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ground cloves - 1/2 tsp
• ground cinnamon - 3/4 tsp
• ground ginger - 2 tsp
• salt optional - 1/4 tsp
• butter, margarine or shortening - 3/4 c

How to make big soft ginger cookies:

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat margarine with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften. Gradually add the 1 cup sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping tablespoonful dough each). Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake in a 350° oven abut 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed (do not overcook). Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to rack to cool. Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Spicy.