Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
additional sugar
Preparation
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and molasses.
Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and then roll in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
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