Ginger Cutouts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. boiling water
2 tsp. soda
3 1/2 c. flour (part whole wheat)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Melt shortening and mix with molasses and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
Add soda to boiling water and add to first mixture.
Sift dry ingredients.
Beat well.
Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Cover and refrigerate.
Let age several days. Roll out 1/4-inch thick.
Cut out and decorate as desired.
Bake 10 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Watch carefully.