Ingredients
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1 c. shortening, melted
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. hot water
4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt (if using unsalted shortening)
Preparation
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Mix ginger, cinnamon, salt and flour together.
Melt shortening and beat in sugar, vanilla and egg.
Dissolve soda in hot water; add to shortening along with molasses.
Slowly blend in flour; mix for very soft dough.
Chill well.
Roll out on floured board or pastry sheet with just enough flour to keep from sticking, rolling 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut with 3 inch round cutter.
Sprinkle sugar on top; bake on foil (greased) on cookie sheet in 375\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
They should still be a little soft but done.
Store in covered container, possibly with apple slice.
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