Ingredients:

• 2 1/4C flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4C unsalted butter
• 1C light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1/4C molasses
• 1/2C crystallized ginger, minced
• 1/2C sparkling sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, soda, salt and spices.
   In a larger bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses, blending well. Add the dry ingredients; scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then mix in the crystallized ginger. Chill the dough for 10 - 15 minutes..or overnight.
   Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls with a tablespoon scoop and roll in sparkling sugar. Place the balls 2-3 inches apart on a parchment lined sheet.
   Bake for about 10 -15 minutes, until golden and set. Remove from the oven and cool on the pan.