Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons molasses

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups unsifted flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in egg,then stir in molasses, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Mix in flour until batter is smooth, about 30 strokes. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Cover a 9" by 13" cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Dip a drinking glass bottom into the granulated sugar then press the cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheet, repeat dipping the glass into the sugar for each ball. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.