Molasses Cookies

1 1/2 C butter
3 C sugar
6 eggs
3 C molasses
12 C flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 T baking soda
1 T cinnamon
1 T cloves
2 T ginger

Cream together. Mix dry ingredients together and add. Add to eggs and molasses and beat until fluffy. Mix well. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Form balls, roll into granulated sugar; flatten lightly. Bake at 300 to 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Optional: dip half into melted white chocolate.