Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. dark molasses
2/3 c. cold water
7 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves, ground
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix shortening, brown sugar and molasses thoroughly.
Stir in water.
Measure flour.
Blend all dry ingredients.
Add to first mixture.
Chill.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Roll 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
Place far apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake about 15 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly.
Frost cooled cookies with creamy icing.
Makes 2 2/3 dozen cookies.