Old-Fashioned Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the butter in large bowl until light.
2. 2
   Slowly add sugar. Beat in molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and salt. Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time.
3. 3
   Mix thoroughly.
4. 4
   Chill 4 hours. Heat oven to 325°.
5. 5
   Divide cookie dough in half.
6. 6
   Shape each half into 1 1/2-inch thick rolls.
7. 7
   Cut dough crosswise with sharp knife into 1/2-inch thick slices.
8. 8
   Place on lightly buttered baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake cookies until golden, about 8 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 5 dozen.