• 1 1/8 cups butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 5 1/4 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 1/4 tsp ginger

1. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and molasses.
2. Sift flour, baking soda, and spices. Add to creamed mixture.
3. Mix and shape (roll out and use cutters). Place on foiled cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.
5. Decorate and frost as desired.

(Grammie Jan)