Ginger Cookies

Name: Ginger Cookies
Ingredients: 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. margarine, softened; 2/3 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground mace; vegetable cooking spray

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. margarine, softened
2/3 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground mace
vegetable cooking spray

Directions

1

Cream margarine; gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating at medium speed with mixer until light and fluffy.
2

Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3

Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring until well blended.
4

Divide dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap and put in freezer for 30 minutes.
5

This is important otherwise dough will be very sticky to handle.