Ginger Cookies

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.

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