4 c. flour
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. light molasses

Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, spices and salt. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add molasses on low speed. Add flour mixture; blend well. Divide dough in half. Chill dough; form dough by tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 minutes at 375°F until evenly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before removing to rack to cool. Store tightly covered.

Makes 78.