Molasses Crinkles

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or 2 eggs)
1/2 cup molasses

4 1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon + 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together the first 4 ingredients
2. Stir in remaining ingredients
3. Chill dough for 2-3 hours.
4. Roll into cookie balls and cover with sugar.
5. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until cracked on top.