• 1 C. sugar
• 3/4 C. butter or regular, softened
• 1/4 C. molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 C. all purpose flour
• 1 Tbs ground ginger
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 Tbs sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat 1 C. sugar and the butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a wooden spoon, until soft and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 Tbs. sugar until well blended. Place 3 Tbs. sugar in a small bowl. Shape dough by the Tbs. into balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.