3/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
4 tbsp. "Grandma's" molasses
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. pecans (I add this sometimes)

Cream butter and sugar. Blend in egg and molasses. Add all dry ingredients. Mix well and set in freezer to chill 1 hour. Make into balls, size of walnuts and top with sugar. Pat with 1 finger dipped in water. Bake at 375 degrees.