Ingredients:

2¼ c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. salt
¾ c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 T. orange juice
¼ c. molasses
2 T. granulated sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture. Place dough, uncovered, in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Remove dough from freezer and shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in the remaining sugar, then place them on an ungreased baking sheet (about 2 inches apart). Flatten with a fork or spatula.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Makes 2 dozen cookies.

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