| Ingredients: |
1 c dark molasses
1 c brown sugar
1 c shortening
1 T baking soda
5-6 c sifted flour |
1/2 t salt
1/2 t nutmeg
1 t ginger
1 t cinnamon
1 egg, well beaten |
| Cooking
Instructions: |
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Combine molasses, sugar, shortening and soda in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil slowly for 5 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Mix and sift the flour, salt and spices. Add well-beaten egg to the molasses mixture, then the dry ingredients. Chill. Roll out on lightly-floured board, 1/4 inch thick, and cut with a cookie cutter; place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven, 375 degrees, for 8-10 minutes. |
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