I once baked a tinful of these delicious cookies to take to my father-in-law. By the time we reached his house 3 hours later, there were precious few left! This recipe comes from my husband’s grandmother, and has stood the test of time.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup margarine or butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 Tablespoons molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• granulated sugar

Directions

• Sift together the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and set aside.
• Cream the margarine (or butter) and the sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the molasses and egg. Beat well.
• Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Chill the dough for an hour or two, or until firm.
• Roll the dough into small balls.
• Dip them in granulated sugar and place them 2-inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven when flat.

Makes 4 dozen.