1 c  Butter or margarine,
-softened
3/4 -cup dark brown sugar,
-firmly packed
2 c  All-purpose flour
1 c  Whole-wheat flour
1 tb Ground cinnamon
2 ts Ground ginger
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground cloves

In a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar
until light and fluffy. In medium size bowl, combine remaining ingredients;
mix well. With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and 1/3 cup water to
butter mixture, alternating flour and water, and beginning and ending with
flour mixture; beat only until just blended. If dough is too stiff, beat in
up to 3 tablespoons additional water. Shape dough into ball; wrap in
plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Shape and bake
in individual recipes.