Spice Cookies

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/4 c Shortening
1 pn Allspice
1 pn Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ginger
1/4 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Baking soda
1/3 c Molasses
1/4 c Brown sugar
1 1/4 c Flour

Method:

Beat shortening for 30 seconds.
Add sugar & beat till well blended.
Add molasses & beat again for a few seconds.
Stir in the dry ingredients & spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition.
Add flour a little at a time.
Mix thoroughly.
Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches.
Cut with cookie cutters & place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F.
Makes 60.