Step 1

Place softened butter in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the sugar.

Step 3

Cream butter and sugar together until creamy smooth.

Step 4

Add the egg.

Step 5

Add the molasses.

Step 6

Mix again until fully combined.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, add the flour.

Step 8

Add the baking soda.

Step 9

Add the ground cinnamon.

Step 10

Add the ground ginger.

Step 11

Add the ground cloves.

Step 12

Add the salt.

Step 13

Whisk all the dry ingredients together.

Step 14

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.

Step 15

Cover the dough and place in refrigerator to let chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step 16

Scoop out dough. Roll in palms of hands and shape into round balls.

Step 17

Roll the balls of dough in granulated sugar.

Step 18

Place cookie dough on ungreased baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Step 19

Place in 375F degree oven and bake for 10 minutes until set and tops begin to crack.

Step 20

Remove when done and place on wire rack to cool.

Step 21

Enjoy!