Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1 egg yolk
2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
Preparation
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Cream shortening, sugar and molasses; then add egg yolk.
Mix well.
Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices.
Sift into creamed mixture and mix well.
Wrap dough in foil and chill. Roll a small portion of the dough at a time to 1/8-inch thick. Keep remaining dough chilled until ready to roll out.
Cut out cookies with round or flower-shaped cutters.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool.
Decorate with cake decorator and frosting or with frosting in a pressure can.
Makes about 6 dozen small cookies.
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