Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 stick sweet butter
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Melt butter; add sugar and molasses and mix well.
  • Add lightly beaten egg and blend well.
  • Sift flour with spices, salt and soda.
  • Add to first mixture; mix.
  • (Batter will be wet.)
  • Drop tablespoon of batter onto foil covered cookie sheet.
  • Leave 3 inches between cookies as they will spread.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cookies start to darken.
  • Remove from oven while soft; let cool on foil.