4 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 c. butter
2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg

In one bowl, combine flour, spices, and baking soda. In another bowl, beat butter on medium speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat well. Chill about 2 hours.

Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees about 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate with frosting as desired.