Chewy Ginger Cookies

I had been searching awhile for a ginger cookie that stayed chewy after it was baked. I found this recipe on wikibooks. I add a teaspoon of fresh ginger and 1/8 tsp allspice to make them a little spicier. I used unrefined sugar (turbinado) in these and white whole wheat flour may also be substituted. These cookies will store really well in an airtight container.

3/4 cup of softened butter

1 cup of sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup of molasses

2 tsp baking soda

2 cups of flour

1/2 ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 ground cloves

1/2 tsp salt

extra sugar for coating

Preheat oven to 350

Cream butter and sugar

Add the egg and stir in the molasses

Combine the baking soda, flour, spices and salt in a separate bowl
Combine the wet and dry ingredients

Shape into small balls

Place on greased cookie sheet, bake for 11 minutes