A good old classic from the past... These molasses cookies are a real treat!

A recipe so simple that anyone can make it!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups of flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoons of ginger
• 3/4 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of margarine
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup of molasses
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

In a second bowl, whisk the margarine and sugar.

Add the egg and molasses.

Alternately add the dry ingredients and water into the margarine mixture.

Drop spoonfuls of the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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