1 c. plus 3 tbsp. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. ground cloves

In a large mixing bowl cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Blend in molasses and egg. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended.

Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets. Press flat with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees about 10-12 minutes or until set. Makes about 4 dozen.