Cream together the butter and sugar

Add the egg and molasses and beat together well

In a separate bowl sift and mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

Gradually add wets to dry mixture.

Form into walnut sized balls

Put them 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 minutes, until crinkly on top

Makes approximately 60 cookies