Source: Dasher's Deli

3/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt butter, let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Mix dry ingredients and add to first mix. Beat well. Chill.

Form 1-inch balls and bake on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.