Molasses Sugar Cookies

  • ¾ cup oleomargarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ tsp. cloves
  • ½ tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. salt

    Melt oleo in pan over low heat. Remove from heat, let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg, beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Mix well then chill. Form into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. (Use Brer Rabbit Molasses with the gold label)