Country Ginger Raisin Cookies by Stephenie Moyer

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cup raisions
Additional granulated sugar for coating

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and mix will. Chill cookie mixture for 1 hour or longer.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Shape cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.