Beat butter with sugar and molasses. Mix in egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to wet mixture, mix well. Chill in freezer 1 hour or in refrigerator 2 hours. heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out a portion of the dough 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board. Chill remaining dough. Cut with cookie cutter, place on greased baking sheets and decorate with raisins, chips or nuts if desired. Bake 8 - 10 minutes.
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