Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread and gingersnaps have a long history related to Christmas - gingerbread houses, gingerbread men, and even gingersnap tree ornaments. I keep it simple with my Gingerbread Cookies that have a snap on the outside, but chewy on the inside!

1/2 cup margarine, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

- Combine first five ingredients. Beat well.
- Sift dry ingredients together, then add to wet. Stir until just combined, don't over work dough.
- Form into balls and roll in white sugar. Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly.

- Bake @ 375° for 10 minutes.