Soft Ginger Cookies

Still snappy, just not crisp:

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses, unsulphered
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar, extra

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy.

3. Add egg and molasses; beat until combined.

4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.

5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra granulated sugar.

6. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet.

7. Bake for 5 - 7 minutes until barely turning brown.

8. Allow to cool for 1 minute on baking sheet and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

9. Store in airtight container.