Christmas Card Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Stir flour with spices and soda; add to creamed mixture. Mix well.
Cover and chill until firm (2 hours).
Remove from refrigerator.
On floured surface, roll dough 1/8-inch thick.
Cut into shapes with cutters.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove to rack.
Makes 6 dozen.