1 c Shortening
1 c Granulated sugar
1 c Fancy molasses
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
1 ts Ginger
1 ts Connamon
1 ts Ground allspice
1 ts Nutmet
3 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Milk
Cream together shortening with sugar. Mix in molasses, baking soda,
salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Mix in one-thrid of the
flour; mix in half of the milk. Repeat once. Mix in remaining flour.
Form into ball. Refrigerate dough for 4 hours.
On floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness;
cut into 2-1/2 inch rounds. Repeat with remaining dough.
Transfer to greased baking sheets; bake in 350F 180C oven for 15
minutes or until edges are golden brown. (Can be stored in airtight
container for up to 1 week.)
Yields
4 Dozen