Ingredients
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4 c. flour
4 t. baking soda
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. salt
2 c. sugar
2 t. cloves
1 t. ginger
1/2 t. mace
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses light or dark
Preparation
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Sift flour measure and return to sifter, add soda, salt and spices.
Cream shortening and add sugar gradually, creaming it in as it is added.
Add eggs one at a time beating each one in as it is added.
Now stir in the molasses.
Add dry ingredients gradually until batter is smooth.
Cover dough with wax paper and chill, 1 hour.
Grease cookie sheet.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Take a teaspoon of dough and roll into ball, size of walnut and roll in sugar. Put on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
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