Molasses cookies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup light molasses
• 2 and 1/4 cups premium flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Granulated sugar for rolling

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine the margarine and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until smooth. Add the egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Beat the mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed. Chill the dough for 3 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into 2.5cm diameter balls; dip one side in sugar. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet, sugared side up, spacing them 2 inches apart.
4. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.