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Christmas Ginger Cookies

Ingredients
6cupflour
1tablespoonbaking soda
1tablespoonginger
1teaspoonclove
1teaspooncinnamon
1teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupcrisco
1cupmolasses
1cupbrown sugar
1/2cupwater
1eachegg
1teaspoonvanilla

Directions:

Mix flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening, molasses, sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Will be soft. Divide into fourths. Pat each 1/4 into 1 inch thick round.

Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week.

Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick, cut with gingermen cutters and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing.

 

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