3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 cup butter
2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses

Cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs and molasses, add flour mixed with spices and soda. Drop by teaspoon onto an ungreased baking sheet. Allow for spreading. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool a minute or two before removing from baking sheet.