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Ingredients
- 1 C. sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 C. molasses
- 1/2 C. shortening
- 1/2 C. butter, softened
- 3 to 3 1/2 C. flour
- 2 tsp. soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp.Grated orange rind, if desired
Method
- Mix sugar, eggs, molasses, shortening and butter thoroughly. Mix dry ingredients; add to sugar and egg to mke a soft dough. Chill, covered, for at least 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out small amount of dough t a time, about 1/8 inch or less thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. ( or parchment paper). Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet.Decorate with colored sugars, bits of citron and candied cherries. Bake 6.
- When cool decorate with white frosting if desired.
