Ginger cookies

Christmas Countdown 2012

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Cream butter and sugar. Add molasses and egg and mix again. Add salt, soda, and spices. Mix well. Add flour and beat till thoroughly combined. Roll dough into balls (about 1"). Roll balls in sugar. Place on greased baking sheet and cook at 350 for 8-10 minutes, until tops begin to crack. Cool and serve.