Ingredients
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2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preparation
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Cream sugar and shortening well.
Beat in molasses, eggs and vanilla.
Gradually blend in dry ingredients which have been sifted together.
Chill dough for 2 hours.
Roll to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured pastry canvas.
Cut cookies with floured cutter.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
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