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
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3/4 cup
margarine, softened
1 cup
white sugar
1 egg
1
tablespoon water
1/4 cup
molasses
2
tablespoons white sugar
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DIRECTIONS:
1.
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Preheat
oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger,
baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
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2.
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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 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
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3.
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Bake for 8
to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet
for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an
airtight container.
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