Ginger Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 box raw sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars in mixer for five minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture until blended. Dip Tablespoon sized balls of dough in raw sugar. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake! These cookies are best when soft and chewy. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Cookies can be stored in airtight container.
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