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

Cream butter, sugar, add molasses and egg. Mix in dry ingredients, roll into ball. Dip in sugar, do not flatten. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Bake on top oven rack.