Molasses Cookies

1 ½ C. Softened Butter

2 C. Sugar

2 Eggs

½ C. Molasses

4 C. Flour

4 t. Baking Soda

2 t. Ground Cinnamon

1 t. Ground Ginger

1 t. Ground Cloves

1 t. Salt

Additional Sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add molasses; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate overnight.

Shape into ½ in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 6 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.