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Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 7 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground all-spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 350F. Grease cookie sheet lightl. Roll about 1/4 of the dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched; cool. Decorate with colored frosting, colored sugar and candies if desired.
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