Spicy Molasses Cookies

Our family's favorite Gingerbread Man Recipe! A bake sale hit every time!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger
• 2  teaspoons ground cloves

Directions

1. Cream Margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Blend in egg and molasses.
3. Add Combined dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
5. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut out cookies with your favorite Gingerbread Cookie Cutter!
6. I usually use a mid sized Gingerbread Man.
7. Bake @ 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.