½ c. butter/margarine
1 c. sugar
½ c. molasses
1 egg yolk
2 c. flour
½ t. salt
½ t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1 t. ground ginger
1 t. ground cloves
1½ t. cinnamon
currants or raisins
Directions
Cream butter and sugar together.
Blend in molasses and egg yolk.
Stir in flour and all other dry ingredients. Cover and chill for one hour or longer.
Roll out a small amount at a time on sugar sprinkled board. Roll 1/8-inch thick.
Cut out cookies with a lightly floured cutter (preferably, a ground hog shape!). Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet. Use pieces of currants or raisins for eyes.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F.
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