Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flower
3/4 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
3/4 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
1/8 t allspice
1 t cinnamon
1 pinch cloves
Preparation
Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and all-spice. Cover; chill 2-3 hours
heat oven to 375. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick in lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes. Immediately remove from baking sheet.
(for crisper cookies roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Bake for 8 minutes.)
