Ingredients
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3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
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Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
Stir in egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix well.
Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 9-10 minutes.
Leave on sheet one minute until set.
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