Ingredients
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4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 ounces molasses
1/2 cup shortening, melted
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup boiling water
Preparation
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Soft together dry ingredients.
Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
Turn onto well-floured surface.
Roll to 1/4\" thickness and cut with 3 1/2\" cookie cutter.
Sprinkle with sugar and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 9-12 minutes.
Cool on racks.
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