1 1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. ginger
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Mix butter, molasses, sugar and eggs; beat well. Add dry ingredients; mix until all ingredients are moistened. If dough is not stiff enough, add more flour (dough gets firmer when cold). Refrigerate the dough several hours or overnight. Make into small balls and roll in granulated sugar. Do not flatten.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes in 375°F oven. Store in airtight container. They freeze real well.