This is an especially good Christmas cookie. If baked properly, they will stay soft and chewy.

2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 c. Grandma's molasses
additional sugar

Sift together dry ingredients. Cream sugar and butter. Add egg and molasses. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Chill at least 1 hour. Form into balls and roll in additional sugar.

Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes. These should be soft to the touch.