Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. dark Karo syrup
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. water with 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in it
5 c. flour
Preparation
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Cream sugar, shortening, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and salt.
Add 2 eggs and mix well.
Add syrup.
Add molasses and mix. Mix in flour.
Save about 1 cup flour for rolling dough. Refrigerate dough a couple of hours or more.
Roll and bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Sugar tops of cookies after they are rolled.
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