Ingredients
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1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening, melted
1 egg, beaten
4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla
5 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Mix molasses with sugar and shortening.
Stir in egg.
Mix and sift flour, cream of tartar, spices and salt. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to molasses mixture.
Stir in vanilla.
Add sifted dry ingredients all at once and mix thoroughly.
Chill dough for several hours or overnight.
Roll 1/4 inch thick and place on greased cookie sheet.
Cook in 400\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.
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