Slice And Bake Ginger Cookies

Cut 4 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, each 12" x 14." Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, mix soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and flour. Set aside.

Beat water or cider and molasses into sugar mixture. Gradually blend flour mixture into sugar mixture until distributed.

Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" to 10" long roll. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap then in foil. Secure airtight packages. Label with date and contents. Freeze.

To bake 1 roll, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets. Cut frozen dough into 1/4" slices.

Arrange slices on prepared baking sheets, about 1/2" apart. Bake for about 8 minutes until slightly set on top. Remove from baking sheet. Cool on wire racks.