Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, plus extra for dipping
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine flour, spices, baking soda, salt and sift (if desired.) Set aside.
Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and molasses.
Add flour mixture (1/3 amount at a time) and mix well.
Roll into walnut-size balls. Roll in sugar and place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-12 minutes or until tops are slightly rounded and crackly.