Molasses Cookies

2/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
Blend butter and sugar.  Mix in the molasses and the egg.  Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices.  Add the flour mixture in small amounts to the butter mixture.  Shape into balls.
Recipe from Barb Vance, picture from Sally's Baking Addition.