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 (optional)", "3/4 c. butter, margarine 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 a large mixing bowl beat margarine with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds to soften.", "Gradually add the 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 tablespoonful dough each).", "Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 1/2 inches apart.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven abut 10 minutes or until light brown and still puffed (do not overcook).", "Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to rack to cool.", "Makes 24 (3-inch) cookies."]
["flour", "ground ginger", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "ground cloves", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "sugar"]