Ingredients
4 Tablespoons Crisco
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cold water
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 Tablespoons cold water
Preparation
In a food processor, cream crisco, add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in mollases. Sift flour with spices and salt. Stir 1/2 into molasses mixture alternating with the 1/4 cup water. Mix last of flour in by hand. Dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 Tablespoons water and blend in dough. Chill dough, then roll out 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured board. Form “Gingies” with 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Place gingies far apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes in a moderate (350) oven. Do not overbake. Frost, serve, enjoy!
