1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Have ungreased baking sheet(s) ready. 3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; set aside. 4. Beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed until light, 1 minute. 5. Add the egg and molasses; mix well. 6. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture. 7. Mix just until combined. 8. Using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each, roll dough into balls. 9. Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so they are fully coated. 10. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. 11. If you prefer a thin, crisp cookie, they may be flattened with a glass that has been dipped in sugar. 12. Bake until set, 9 to 10 minutes. 13. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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