Big Soft Ginger Cookies
["2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. salt (optional)", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. ground ginger", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "3/4 c. margarine or butter", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses"]
["Combine flour, soda, salt and spices.", "Set aside.", "In large mixing bowl, beat margarine with electric mixer on low speed to soften.", "Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy.", "Add egg and molasses, beating well.", "Stir in dry ingredients."]
["all-purpose", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "ground ginger", "ground cloves", "margarine", "sugar", "egg", "sugar", "molasses"]