Molasses Sugar Cookies Aunt Ethel (Johnson)

3/4 cup butter 2 tsp. baking soda

1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon cloves

1 egg 1/2 teaspoon ginger

2 cups flour sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream butter and sugar, add molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to first mixture and beat well. Chill. Form into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place on well greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 375 degrees for 8 ‑ 10 minutes ‑ (25 to 30 cookies).