3 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cocoa and cloves. In a separate bowl beat butter adding sugar gradually until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Add flour mixture. Refrigerate. Roll, cut into shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.