Cream together:

• 1/2 lb. butter
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 T. molasses
• 1 egg
• juice and grated rind of 1 orange (1/3 - 1/2 c.)

Add in dry ingredients:

• 3 1/4 c. flour
• 2 t. baking soda
• 1 T. cinnamon
• 1 T. ginger
• 1 T. cloves

Refrigerate an hour or more.

Roll out cold dough in batches and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until brown.

• Linda Howe