Ginger Sparkles

3/4 c butter
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c molasses
1 egg
2 c sifted flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
Cream together butter, sugar, molasses and egg until light and fluffy. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices all together and add to creamed mixture to form a soft dough. Shape into 1" balls and roll in multicolored cake decorations instead of plain sugar. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.
Source: Hazel Dutchak

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