Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitute)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar, additional to sprinkle on top
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 350. 2 Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3 Set aside. 4 In large miximg bowl with an electric mixer beat butter for 30 seconds. 5 Add 1 cup sugar. 6 Beat until fluffy. 7 Add egg and molasses; beat well. 8 Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined. 9 Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. 10 Shape into 1-inch balls. 11 Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. 12 Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until light brown and puffed. Sprinkle with a little sugar 13 Let cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. 14 Transfer to wire racks to cool.
