Swedish Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
red and green cherries
1 egg
2 Tbsp. molasses
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
almond slices

Preparation

Cream the margarine; gradually add sugar.
Beat lightly until fluffy.
Add egg, molasses and water; mix well.
Combine flour, soda and spices; add to creamed mixture, mixing until blended.