Giant Ginger Cookies
(Submitted by Vivian Good, Clare, MI )

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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar (coarse)

 

1. In medium bowl stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat butter. Add the 2 cups sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and molasses until combined. Beat in flour.

2. Shape dough into 2-inch balls using a 1/4 cup measure or scoop. Roll ball in the 3/4 cup sugar (coarse). Place 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 11 to 13 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not overbake). Cool on a cookie sheet 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 24 cookies.

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