Soft Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In large miximg bowl with an electric mixer beat butter for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup sugar.
6. 6
   Beat until fluffy.
7. 7
   Add egg and molasses; beat well.
8. 8
   Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined.
9. 9
   Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
10. 10
    Shape into 1-inch balls.
11. 11
    Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
12. 12
    Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until light brown and puffed.
13. 13
    Let cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes.
14. 14
    Transfer to wire racks to cool.