Big Soft Ginger Cookies
["2 1/4 c. flour", "2 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "1/4 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. oleo, butter or shortening", "1 egg", "1 c. sugar", "1/4 c. baking molasses"]
["Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.", "Set aside.", "In large mixing bowl beat oleo or other shortening with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften.", "Gradually add the 1 cup of sugar and beat until fluffy.", "Add eggs and molasses and beat well.", "Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping tablespoonful dough each). Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 1/2 inches apart.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 about 11 minutes or until light brown and still puffed.", "(Do not overbake.)", "Let stand for 2 minutes to cool.", "Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies."]
["flour", "ground ginger", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "ground cloves", "salt", "oleo", "egg", "sugar", "baking molasses"]