Instructions: Cream together butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses; blend in cream. Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; stir into creamed mixture. Store in covered bowl in refrigerator overnight.

Roll dough thin, using floured pastry cloth on board and rolling pin.

Cut in animal shapes. Place 1 to 1 1/2" apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake in 350 oven 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and cool on racks.

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