Instructions: Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside. Beat margarine, butter or shortening on low for 30 seconds to soften. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.

Stir in dry ingredients. Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Dont over bake.

Makes 2
dozen large cookies. I have wrapped these large cookies individually and mailed them to family for Christmas.

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