My gingersnap cookies

2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
Up to 1/4 c. water as needed


Combine sugar and butter. Add egg then molasses. Stir in dry ingredients and water (good luck stirring without it); shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 minutes.