Gingerbread Cookies

This recipe was on the tag of a gingerbread boy cookie cutter from Ann Clark Cookie Cutters. It's safe to conclude that it's perfect to cut out with their cookie cutters. Note: no eggs! Huh.

• 1 C soft butter
• 1 C sugar
• 1 C molasses
• 5 C flour
• 2 t baking soda
• 3 t ground ginger
• 1 t ground cloves
• 1/2 C cold tea
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 t vanilla

Cream butter and sugar.

Beat in molasses.

Add dry ingredients alternately with tea.

Add vanilla, mix well.

Chill for 24 hours.

Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

Cool on wire racks. Decorate or eat just plain.