Ingredients
1 quart molasses
¾ pound brown sugar
¾ pound shortening
2 tablespoons cloves
2 tablespoons ginger
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons baking soda
3 ¼ pounds flour
Directions
- Heat molasses, brown sugar, shortening, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon until shortening has melted. Mix in the baking soda and stir until dissolved. Note: Mixture will be very foamy. Allow to cool.
- When cool, add flour. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 225 degrees.
- Roll dough out thin on a covered board with a covered rolling pin. Cut with cookie cutters.
- Bake until done, about 15−20 minutes. Cool and store in airtight containers.
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