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

Melt butter and cool. Add sugar, eggs and molasses. Beat. Add dry ingredients. Mix and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Make into balls. Roll in sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.