Big Soft Ginger Cookies
["2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "1/4 tsp. salt (optional)", "3/4 c. margarine, butter or shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. molasses", "2 Tbsp. sugar"]
["Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.", "In large mixing bowl, beat margarine with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften.", "Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat until fluffy.", "Add egg and molasses; beat well.", "Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.", "Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping tablespoon of dough each).", "Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2-inches apart.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed.", "(Do not overbake.)", "Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.", "Cool.", "Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies."]
["all-purpose", "ground ginger", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "ground cloves", "salt", "margarine", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "sugar"]