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

Cream butter, sugar, egg, and molasses well. Stir in dry ingredients. Chill 1 hour. Form teaspoon of dough into ball. Roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes.