Ginger Molasses Cookies

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup butter
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 and 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp fresh ground / grated ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
2 and 1/4 cup flour
Chopped crystallized ginger - optional

Mix ingredients
Chill for at least an hour or so
Roll into 1.5 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and gently press slightly flat
Heat oven to 350 degrees
Cook 13-14 min
Makes about 65 cookies in a double