In a large bowl, sift together first 8 ingredients. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and molassses;beat until combined. Gradually add flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Divide dough in half, wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or over night.

Heat oven to 350. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. lace 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 8-12 minutes until firm and edges are just beginning to brown. Remove from oven; let cool.