3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 lg. egg, lightly beaten
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Extra granulated sugar, for rolling

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Blend in molasses and egg. Sift together the dry ingredients; add to butter mixture and beat well. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for at least 3 minutes, until cookies are set. Makes about 4 dozen.

These are the best ginger cookies ever!