Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 cup light molasses1 egg, beaten4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Blend in molasses and eggs.
3. Sift dry ingredients together and stir into molasses-egg mixture. Roll out dough on lightly floured board and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.