2 3/4 c. flour
3 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. molasses
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. melted shortening

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Mix molasses with brown sugar, egg, and shortening. Add dry ingredients to make a soft dough. Chill for 1 hour.

Roll on powdered sugar board and cut with cookie cutters dipped in powdered sugar. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.