Grandma's Ginger Raisin Cookies

3/4 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup raisins

sugar for rolling 

Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.