Ingredients and Directions:�
4 cups flour
2 Tbsp cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
Mix well.
In a large bowl beat 3/4 cup butter at room temp. and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
Beat in 1 cup light molasses. With mixer on low gradually add flour mixture and beat just till blended.
Divid dough in half. Pat each half ito a flattened 1" thick round. Wrap and chill 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to shape.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Form tablespoonfuls dough into 1" balls, roll in remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
Place 1" apart. Bake 10 mins or until evenly browned. Cool on cookie sheet 1 min. before removing to rack.�