Ginger Kids

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   In a large mixing bowl beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on med.

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   to high speed about 30 seconds, or till softened.

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   Add about half the remaining flour and all of the sugar, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

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   Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

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   Beat or stir in remaining flour.

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   Divide dough in half; cover and chill about 3 hours or until dough is easy to handle.

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   Preheat oven to 375.

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half of dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

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   Using a 3 to 4 inch cookie cutter, cut dough into shapes.

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    Place 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.

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    Bake in a 375 oven for 5-6 minutes, or till edges are firm.

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    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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