Ginger Cookies

Eloda Berkin

3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1-1/4 tsp. ginger
1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tsp. grated orange rind

Sift first 6 ingredients. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, stir in unbeaten egg.

Next blend molasses and orange rind into dry ingredients and chill overnight. Roll 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured board. Cut and bake at 375 degrees on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.