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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

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Ginger cut-out cookies with molasses.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup molasses
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Combine molasses, shortening and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add baking soda and let cool. Sift flour with spices and salt. Add the beaten eggs to the cooled molasses mixture; stir in sifted flour and spice mixture. Roll small amounts of ginger cookie dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll as thin as possible; cut with 2-inch cookie cutters. Bake ginger cookies at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 8 to 10 dozen ginger cookies.