Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Cream the butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add the molasses and egg and beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Sift the flour with baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
5. 5
   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well blended.
6. 6
   Pinch off a little of the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls (dough may be very moist, if so, dip hands in warm water before forming balls).
7. 7
   Dip each ball into the granulated sugar and arrange sugar side up on prepared baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cracked on top.