Cream butter and sugar until combined but don't over mix them, you don't want it really light and fluffy.
Add in the molasses and egg and mix in completely.
In a separate bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients with a whisk.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a well-incorporated dough. Roll into balls, flatten with a fork and sprinkle with sugar or use a cookie press on an un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-9 minutes.
Promptly remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack.