· 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 teaspoon baking soda

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 2 teaspoons ground ginger

· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

· 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

· 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

· 1 cup brown sugar, packed

· 1 large egg

· 1/4 cup molasses

· 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

· 1 tablespoon citron zest

· 1/2 cup candied citron, chopped (recipe below)

· Citron fruit, sliced

· 2 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling

· 2 cups water

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and citron zest.

4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chopped candied citron.

5. Using an ice cream scooper, place dough 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges start to brown. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

For the candied citron:

1. In a pot, combine citron, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer.

2. Simmer on low for 30-60 minutes until translucent.

3. Remove citron and reserve syrup for later. Sprinkle additional sugar on top. Let dry completely on wire rack