Ginger Cookies (Great Grandma's recipe)

3/4 c butter

1 c sugar

1 egg

1/4 c molasses

2 1/2 c flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/4 tsp ginger

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

Combine ingredients and mix well.  roll into balls and roll them in sugar.  bake 8-10 minutes at 350