Ingredients
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3/4 cup margarine, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup raisins
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2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the molasses.
- Mix the water and baking soda and stir.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and dry spices; add gradually to the sugar-margarine mixture.
- Gradually stir the sifted ingredients, along with the ginger and raisins, into the molasses mixture.
- Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- (The dough may be too soft to handle at this point- I suggest either adding a bit of flour, or refrigerating for 20 minutes[or even overnight]).
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.