Instructions

2 1/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup molasses

Whisk dry ingredients together. Combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well. Chill at least an hour, then roll into balls and roll balls in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies