GINGERBREAD COOKIES

GINGERBREAD COOKIES
(this is a harder, stronger flavored cookie)
From Javonna

3 ½ cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Whisk all of the ingredients above together in a medium bowl.

In another bowl, beat:
12 TBSP butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar

Mix in:
½ cup molasses
¼ cup milk

Then add dry ingredients. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Roll out on floured surface and cut out shapes. Bake at 350° F on lightly oiled pan for 12-15 minutes.