Spicy Molasses Cookies

                2       sticks margarine
                1       cup sugar
                  1/2   cup Steen's Molasses
                  1/4   tsp. cloves
                1       tsp. ginger
                1       tsp. cinnamon
                  1/2   tsp. vanilla
                1       egg
                1       tsp. baking soda
                3       cups flour

        Cream margarine and sugar. Add molasses, spices and vanilla.
        Add egg. Stir baking soda in 3 tbs. water; add to batter.
        Add flour; mix well. Chill overnight. Roll out dough very
        thin; cut with cookie cutter. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes
        at 350 degrees til golden brown.
        Makes 4 to 5 dozen
        Note: This dough keeps for several days in refrigerator.