Ingrients & Directions
1/4 c Shortening
1/4 c Brown sugar
1/3 c Molasses
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Ginger
1 pn Nutmeg
1 pn Allspice
1 1/4 c Flour
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well blended.
Add molasses & beat again for a few seconds. Stir in the dry
ingredients & spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended
after each addition. Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly.
Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches.
Cut with cookie cutters & place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 5
to 6 minutes at 375F.
Makes 60.
Yields
1 servings