3/4 c. melted butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine butter, sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Combine all other ingredients and add to molasses mixture. Mix well. Chill 15 minutes.

Roll in 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.