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Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Mix first four ingredients together thoroughly.
  • Stir in soda dissolved in hot water.
  • Mix together flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
  • Add to first mixture, mixing thoroughly. Chill dough.
  • Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in 400° oven 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Ice while still warm.