- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
- Shape into 1-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.