Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 stick margarine
2 medium eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Sift together these dry ingredients.
Stir both mixtures together.
Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0.
Roll out dough on a floured board, about 1/8-inch thick.
(Roll out a small amount at a time, keeping remaining dough in refrigerator.)
Cut out with floured cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool and decorate.
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