Combine flour, spices, soda, & salt. With an electric
mixer at medium-low speed, beat butter & sugar, until light & fluffy.
Beat in egg & molasses.
Reduce speed to low, & gradually add flour
mixture until just
mixed. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Heat oven to 350~. Shape dough into approximately 1" balls, roll in sugar, & place about 2 " apart on a baking sheet.
Bake until the edges begin to
brown, about 15 min.
Cool on baking sheet 2 min, then move to wire racks.
Cool completely.
