Ingredients
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1 lb. butter
1 lb. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. black molasses
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
3 lb. or more flour
1 lemon rind, grated
1 nutmeg, grated
2 oz. cardamon
1 1/2 oz. anise
Preparation
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Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and molasses, then dry ingredients.
Allow to stand in refrigerator for 2 days, to allow spice to go through.
Roll out on floured board; cut with fancy Christmas cutters.
Bake on cookie sheets in hot oven until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
Place in airtight cans until ready to serve.
Yields several hundred.
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