3/4 lb. butter, melted
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4-5 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves

Beat together butter, molasses, sugar and eggs. Add 4 cups flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Refrigerate mixture for 2 hours. Work in additional flour if necessary. Shape into small balls (1") and roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. 10 dozen.