Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup molasses

4 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add eggs and molasses and beat well.
  3. Mix all dry ingredients in separate bowl.
  4. Add dry mix to wet 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to make a stiff dough.
  5. Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and roll in more granulated sugar.
  6. Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 for 8-10 minutes.