Big Soft Ginger Cookies

Directions

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2. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl beat butter, margarine, or possibly shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add in the 1 c. of sugar; beat till fluffy. Add in the egg and molasses; beat well. Stir dry mix into egg mix.
4. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping Tbsp. dough each). Roll balls in the 2 Tbsp. sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 1/2 inches apart.
5. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 10 min or possibly till light brown but still puffed. (Don't overbake.) Let stand on cookie sheets for 2 min; transfer to a wire rack and let cold.
6. Makes 24 cookies.