Ingredients

1 stick butter

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1 large egg

2 3/4 cups unbleached flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/4 tsp ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

*beat the butter and sugar and add molasses and egg, beating until fluffy *combine dry ingredients in a seperate bowl, then add to wet mixture *shape into 1 inch thick log and refrigerate in saran wrap for 30 minutes *roll to 1/4 inch flat *cut into shapes and bake for 10-12 minutes