Ginger Kids

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on med.
2. 2
   to high speed about 30 seconds, or till softened.
3. 3
   Add about half the remaining flour and all of the sugar, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
4. 4
   Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Beat or stir in remaining flour.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half; cover and chill about 3 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375.
8. 8
   On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Using a 3 to 4 inch cookie cutter, cut dough into shapes.
10. 10
    Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Bake in a 375 oven for 5-6 minutes, or till edges are firm.
12. 12
    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.