Ingredients

1 cup white sugar + extra to roll the dough balls in

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients (sugar, butter, egg, molasses) and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar and bake for 8-10 minutes.