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