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

Cream together butter and sugar. Add molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill at least 1 hour. Form into 1" balls. Roll in granulated sugar, and place on greased cookie sheets 2" apart. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 8 dozen. Very moist.