Ingredients
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1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. molasses
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. water
Preparation
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Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat in egg.
Stir in molasses.
Sift dry ingredients; add alternately with water.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 8 minutes.
(Watch carefully that they don't burn; if seems too hot, turn oven to 375\u00b0.) While slightly warm, frost with Confectioners Icing.
Makes 3 dozen.
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