Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Preparation
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Beat shortening at medium speed with electric mixer untill fluffy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; mix well.
Combine flour,baking soda, salt and spices, mix well. Add one fourth of flour mixture at a time to creamed mixture, beating untill smooth after each addition. cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes, tops will crack. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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