Gingerbread Cookies

I don’t have an origin for this recipe - I found it handwritten on lined paper at the back of my family recipe book. It’s my handwriting so it was tried and enjoyed several moons ago. We’ve already tried the first batch and they passed the test for everyone. Lego cookie cutters were a Lego VIP gift with our Christmas shopping this year. On to the recipe!

Cream together in order:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Sift together following ingredients then mix into wet ingredients:

2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder 
1 tsp ginger
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 tsp nutmeg 
1/2 tsp cloves 
1/2 tsp salt

Once well combined, refrigerate for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Then roll out about half the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick (or roll with your heart). Cut into desired shakes and bake on greased cookie sheets for 8 minutes. Let cool on wire racks as long as your patience allows.