Spicy Pepparkakor - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. plain flour
2 tsp. soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 unbeaten egg

Preparation

Cream the butter.
Gradually add sugar, then add the molasses and egg, blending well.
Add the dry ingredients gradually, mixing thoroughly.
Roll out on a floured surface, 1/4 at a time (dough may need to be chilled for easier handling) to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 minutes.