Life Above the Clouds

There's something so inviting about a spicy, chewy molasses cookie. They're extremely easy to make, store well and even freeze well so they're perfect for holiday gift giving. I'm sure I'll be making quite a few batches this season. Here we go...

• 3/4 cup margerine (1 and a half sticks)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 cup white sugar

1. Cream the margarine and 1 cup sugar. Add egg and stir until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients into the molasses mixture.
4. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 375° F.
6. Roll dough into tablespoon sized balls and roll them in remaning white sugar.
7. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until tops are cracked.
9. Cool on wire rack.

(Inspired by Allrecipes)