1/3 c Shortening
1 c Brown Sugar
1 1/2 c Dark Molasses
2/3 c Cold Water
7 c Flour
2 ts Baking Soda
1 ts Salt
1 ts Allspice
1 ts Ginger
1 ts Cloves
1 ts Cinnamon
Mix shortening, sugar, and molasses thoroughly. Stir in water. Blend all
dry ingredients. Blend all together. Chill. Heat oven to 350. Roll dough to
1/4″ thick. Cut into shapes. Place far apart on a lightly greased cookie
sheet. Bake 10-12 mins. (Half the time if you want them soft) Ice when
cool.
Makes 2 1/2 doz.
Yields
1 Servings