Big Soft Ginger Cookies

My friend asked me to post this recipe. I got it off allrecipes.com. (Does anyone know copyright stuff on this one? I should know, but I wonder if there's something against my listing this here since it's from allrecipes.com.) I love how my house smells when I make these, and they never seem to last long enough. I'll post a picture next time I make them.

2 1/4 c flour
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c margarine, softened
1 c white sugar
1 egg
1 T water
1/4 c molasses
2 T white sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 c sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.