Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter, sorghum molasses, and sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
9. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
10. Store in airtight container.