Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. margarine
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 c. flour
  • 4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt

Method

  • Melt
  • margarine;
  • let
  • cool.
  • Add
  • sugar,
  • molasses and eggs; beat
  • until
  • smooth.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together and mix with first mixture.
  • Chill until firm, then roll into balls.
  • Dip in sugar. Bake
  • in
  • a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes;
  • shorter time for softer cookies, longer time for harder cookies. Experiment with the times.