1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, at room temp.
1/2 cup light molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
additional sugar for dipping

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl with mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses until blended. Beat in one cup flour, salt, baking soda, and spices until well mixed. With spoon, mix in enough of remaining flour (we use all of the flour) to make a stiff dough.

Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls; place 3-inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Lightly grease the bottom of a flat bottomed 3-inch glass, dip into a small bowl of sugar. Use glass to flatten balls, dipping in sugar each time.

Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Immediately remove to rack to cool and crisp.