1860'S Muster Day Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. butter
1 egg
5 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Heat the brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and cloves to the boiling point.
Remove from heat, add the baking soda and pour over the butter in a large mixing bowl.
Stir until the butter has melted, then stir in the egg and flour thoroughly.
Knead the dough for a few minutes, then gather into a ball.
Refrigerate until firm enough to roll easily, about 30 minutes (if chilled longer, allow to warm to rolling consistency).
Roll on a slightly floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters.
Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet in a preheated oven at 325\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.