Ginger Cookies

• 2 1/4 C all-purpose flour
• 2 t ground ginger
• 1 t baking soda
• 3/4 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t ground cloves
• 1/4 t salt
• 3/4 c butter or margarine, softened
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c molasses
• 2 T sugar (I use colored for the holidays)

1. Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separte, large bowl, beat margarine or butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, beat well. Stir in dry ingredients.
3. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls, roll in the 2 T sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 1/2 inches apart.
4. Bake in a 350 oven for about 10 minutes until light brown and still puffed.. Let stand for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, butter, sugar, egg, molasses, t sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ginger-cookies-1212967 (may not work)