Ingredients

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

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and molasses. , 2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add to butter mixture, mixing thoroughly. , 3. Form dough into small balls. Place 1-1/2 to 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. , 4. Bake until done10 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool. , Makes 2 dozen cookies. , * Timesaver Tip: Cookie dough can be made ahead and frozen before baking. Place balls of dough on baking sheets. Freeze, uncovered, until frozen solid. Package in heavy-duty foil or plastic bags. To bake, place cookies 1-1/2 to 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Do not thaw. Bake at 375 degrees F 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.