An early Merry Christmas to all my readers! I’ve been sharing favorite, inexpensive cookie recipes here the last few days to add joy to your holiday season. Most of these recipes contain ingredients that you can find in your pantry or receive from your local food bank. There is no reason to stop family customs, such as holiday cookie baking, just because you are on a tight budget. Cookie baking is a great way to bring the family closer and enjoy the holiday season.
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tab. water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tab. white sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together dry ingredients. In another bowl cream together margarine, spices, salt, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar. Roll into walnut size balls and dip into the remaining 2 tab. sugar. Bake 8-10 min.