Moravian Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
dash of nutmeg
dash of allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix molasses, shortening and sugar thoroughly.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Stir together remaining ingredients; blend in.
Work with hands until well blended. Cover; chill about 4 hours.
(Thorough chilling is needed to make dough hold together.)
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough out paper thin, a little at a time.
Cut in desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Frost, if desired.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.