Ingredients
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1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. ginger
4 2/3 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
Preparation
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Cream shortening, eggs and sugar.
Add salt, soda, baking powder, spices, 1/2 of the flour and 1/2 of the molasses.
Beat well.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Roll out on floured board.
Cut with cookie cutters.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 12 minutes or until cracks disappear from surface of cookies.
If moister cookie is desired, bake less time.
Makes about 40 (2 1/2-inch) cookies.
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