Ingredients
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2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
3/4 c. margarine, butter or shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. sugar
Preparation
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Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat margarine with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften.
Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add egg and molasses; beat well.
Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.
Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping tablespoon of dough each).
Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2-inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed.
(Do not overbake.)
Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Cool.
Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies.
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