2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, molasses and eggs until light and fluffy. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. Cookies will puff up and flatten during baking. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Makes 10 dozen.