Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cloves
Preparation
Combine butter, 1 cup sugar, molasses and egg in a medium mixing bowl, mixing well; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended (dough will be soft and sticky). Cover and refrigerate several hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into one inch balls and roll in remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 mins. Remove form over and let cool on pans for 1 minute then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
