Ginger Crackles

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. 3
   In another large bowl, beat the butter, shortening, and 1 cup of the sugar with a mixer or wooden spoon until well combined.
4. 4
   Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture; beat well.
5. 5
   Add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended, scraping down the bowl often.
6. 6
   Shape the dough into 1 inch balls.
7. 7
   Roll each ball in the remaining sugar.
8. 8
   Place the balls 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges and puffed, about 13 minutes.
10. 10
    If you like them crispier, bake a little longer.
11. 11
    Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool.
12. 12
    Yields about 3 dozen.