1 1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. f lour
1 1/2 c. rolled oats

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Cream butter, egg and molasses.

3. Add remaining ingredients, oats last.

4. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.

5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Will puff and then fall when done. Remove just after cookie falls, to retain chewiness.

6. Let stand 1-2 minutes on cookie sheet before removing.

7. Store in tightly covered container.