1 1/2 cups softened butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
4 cups flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream butter and brown sugar, then add egg. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir flour with spices and baking soda and nuts; add to creamed mixture; mix well. Cover and chill until firm enough to roll, about 2 hours. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on rack.
I like to use cookie cutters in fall shapes like leaves, bears, acorns or pumpkins. Enjoy!