Robert E. Lee Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter; add molasses, sugar and eggs.
2. 2
   Beat well. Sift together and add to the mixture the flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
3. 3
   Freeze dough for several hours.
4. 4
   Break off pieces of dough (heaping teaspoon-size) and roll into small balls. Roll balls in sugar.
5. 5
   Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.
6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 385° oven until firm and brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Makes 10 dozen.