Ginger Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. plain flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 tsp. grated orange rind

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together first 6 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cream margarine and sugar until fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in unbeaten egg; stir in molasses and orange rind.
  4. 4
    Blend in dry ingredients and then chill overnight.
  5. 5
    Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured board.
  6. 6
    Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. 7
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

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