Ingredients
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4 cups unbleached flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsulphured dark molasses
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup boiling water
Preparation
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In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.
Add the molasses, shortening and egg; beat to blend ingredients well. Next, beat in the boiling water. Chill dough 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Roll the chilled dough by tablespoonful into balls. Roll each ball into granulated sugar.
Place the balls 2-inches apart on ungreased aluminum baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the cookies until puffed and cracked on top and centers still feel very soft; approximately 12 minutes.
Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool.
Don't forget to leave some cookies out for Santa Claus!
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