Molasses Cookies

   I think I have found a new favorite smell.  

Warm molasses cookies. 

 They are the most perfect winter smell.  

And have them with a mug of milk.  

Perfection.

 

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3/4 cup margarine, melted

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup of molasses

2 cups all-purpose flour

 2 teaspoons baking soda

 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 t ground cinnamon

1/2 t ground cloves

1/2 t ground ginger

1/2 cup white sugar 

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.