Molasses Cookies V Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour baking soda ginger cinnamon cloves and nutmeg; set aside.

In a large bowl cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth then stir in the molasses. Add the sifted ingredients alternately with the buttermilk mixing well after each addition. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. If the dough is too soft more flour can be added. Cut out cookies using cookie cutters and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.