Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oats, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • cinnamon, to roll cookies in
  • sugar, to roll cookies in

Method

  • Cream margarine; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
  • Add molasses, egg and vanilla; beat well.
  • Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring mixture well.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well to combine.
  • Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto cookie sheets coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes or until very lightly browned.
  • Cool slightly on cookie sheets.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks.