3/4 cup soft butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Sift dry ingredients. Add gradually, mixing well. Roll in small balls and then roll in some white sugar. Do not press or flatten. Bake in 350 oven for about 20 minutes.