Bitsy's Kitchen
Ginger Cookies
6 Tbsp. margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground mace
3 Tbsp. sugar
Vegetable cooking spray
Cream margarine; gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring until well blended. Divide dough in half; wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes. Shape each portion of dough into 26 (1 inch) balls, and roll in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° F. for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks.
Yield: 52 cookies (serving size: 1 cookie).