2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
Sugar

Sift together 6 dry ingredients. Cream together butter and sugar with a mixer. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Stir dry ingredients into creamy mixture. chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Shape into 1- inch balls and roll in sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Makes 3 dozen.