Got this recipe in Home Ec. over 50 years ago. It is about the only rolled cookie dough that works for me. To save energy, I get quite a few cut out and ready before starting the oven. Makes about 200.

1/2 c. melted butter or shortening
1 c. molasses, heated
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
3 3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. allspice
Dash of salt

Combine butter and molasses; add sugar, spices, salt and soda. Add flour. LET STAND IN COLD PLACE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. Place small amount of dough on lightly floured board and roll paper thin. Cut with floured cookie cutters in fancy shapes. Bake on greased sheets at 375 degrees for 6 minutes. Watch closely as they over-brown easily.