Soft Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   With a mixer beat butter for 30 seconds on med-high speed then beat in the the sugar, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves until combined (be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally).
3. 3
   Beat in the egg and molasses until combined then add as much flour as you can with the mixer.
4. 4
   Use a spoon or your hands to stir in any remaining flour.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and roll the balls into additional 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
6. 6
   Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1-1/2 inches apart and bake for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   DO NOT OVER BAKE the cookies should be light brown but still puffed.
8. 8
   Let stand for 2 minutes on a cookie sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.