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Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup shortening

• 1/2 cups dark molasses

• 2/3 of a cup cold water

• 7 cups sifted flour

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon allspice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Mix brown sugar, molasses, shortening, and water together in a large bowl.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients.

3. Cover and refrigerate for two hours.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Roll dough out 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.

6. Cut with floured cookie cutters.

7. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

9. Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

10. Decorate with frosting, colored sugar or candies.

Recipe by Iris Sirban from the Sandringham Chapter cookbook