3/4 lb butter
2 eggs
1/2 c molasses
2 c sugar
4 1/2 c flour
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves

Beat butter, molasses, sugar and eggs with mixer. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Shape into balls about 1" in diameter and roll in sugar. Press them flat with a glass. Bake on parchment at 350 for 8-10 minutes.