Spicy Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
3 c. flour, sifted

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Add molasses, spices and vanilla, then egg.
Stir soda into 3 tablespoons water and add to batter. Add flour and mix well.
Chill overnight.
Roll dough thin; cut with cookie cutter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
This dough keeps for several days in refrigerator. Yield:
4 to 5 dozen.