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

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add molasses and remaining dry ingredients, continue to run mixer. When completely mixed dough will be soft. Turn out of bowl and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough in walnut-size balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat. Space 2 inches apart on well greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies set a minute before removing from pan to cool.