Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Preparation
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Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside.
Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute.
Add the egg and molasses; mix well.
Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.
Mix just until combined.
Using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls.
Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated.
Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been dipped in sugar.
Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
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