Ingredients
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4 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. lard
1 1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 tsp. cider vinegar
Preparation
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Sift the first 6 ingredients together.
Add the sugar and mix well.
Cut in butter and lard with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Add the molasses and vinegar gradually, mixing thoroughly.
Chill several hours.
Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out about 1/8-inch thick on a floured surface.
Cut with fancy cookie cutters.
Transfer to greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes.
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