Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Step 2: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Step 3: Beat in molasses.
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Step 4: Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition.
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Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
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Step 6: On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness.
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Step 7: Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour.
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Step 8: Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
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Step 9: Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
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Step 10: Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Step 11: Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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