Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles small crumbs. Pack the crumbs into a ball, then knead by hand until smooth.

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll dough out into a thick disc, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out desired shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps together, roll out, and repeat.

Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.