Ingredients
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1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. each: nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
Preparation
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Cream together shortening, sugar and egg.
Dissolve soda in hot water.
Add to shortening mixture along with 1/2 cup molasses. Sift together flour and spices and add to mixture.
Chill dough. Drop by spoonful 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Glaze with 10x sugar and milk, if desired.
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