3/4 c Butter; softened
1 c Sugar, brown
1 1/2 c Molasses, dark
3/4 c ;Water, cold
6 c Flour; sifted
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
1 ts Allspice, ground
1 ts Ginger; ground
1 ts Cloves; ground
1 ts Cinnamon; ground
Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 0:25
Mix the butter, brown sugar, and molasses thoroughly. Stir in the cold
water. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Stir
into the butter mixture. Chill the dough. Roll out very thick
(1/2-inch). Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round cutter. Place on a lightly
greased baking sheet. Bake in a moderate (350F) oven until, when
lightly touched with finger, no imprint remains (about 15 minutes).
— Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book
per Fred Peters
Yields
32 Servings