Crispy Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ginger
dash of cloves and allspice

Preparation

Mix molasses, shortening, brown sugar and water.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and chill 4 hours or until firm. On floured board, roll out dough 1/2 at a time until paper thin. Cut with 2-inch round cookie cutter.
Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are barely brown.
Makes 48.