Ingredients

• 500 ml flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 125 ml softened butter
• 125 ml sugar
• 1 egg
• 125 ml molasses

Instructions

1. 1

   Cream together butter and sugar. Add the egg and molasses.

2. 2

   Mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Incorporate into the wet ingredients.

3. 3

   Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Form 2 cm balls and roll them in sugar.

5. 5

   Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly.

6. 6

   Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes. They will soften as they cool.