butter
sugar
b. powder
b. soda
nutmeg
salt
cloves
ginger
cinn
flour
eggs
molasses

Mix 1.5 sticks butter, 1 + 2/3 c. sugar, beat 5-8 min.
add 1.5 t. b. powder, 0.5 t. {b. soda, nutmeg, salt, cloves} 1 T ginger, 2 t. cinn, 4 c. flour
add 2 eggs, 1/2 c. molasses
chill in wax paper overnight (can stay in airtight container for 3-4 days in fridge)
roll out, flour cookie cutter
375* for 7-10 min
Makes 70-80- cookies