Makes approximately 3 dozen
Elements:
Three-quarters cup of DAIRY-FREE MARGARINE (such as Nucoa, shortening, or a different oil substitute)
One cup of WHITE SUGAR, plus 2 tablespoons set aside in a separate small bowl
One LARGE EGG
One teaspoon PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
One tablespoon WATER
One-quarter cup of MOLASSES
Two and one-quarter cups of FLOUR (can use all white, all whole wheat, or a mixture of both)
Two teaspoons GROUND GINGER
One teaspoon GROUND CINNAMON
Half teaspoon GROUND CLOVES
One-quarter teaspoon SALT
One teaspoon BAKING SODA
Application:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg , vanilla, water, and molasses until creamy and fluffy. And the dry ingredients (minus the 2 tablespoons of sugar set aside) and stir until combined thoroughly. Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons and roll each one in the reserved sugar before placing them on an ungreased cookie sheet (about 2 inches apart). Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit for a few minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
