Christmas Ginger Cookies

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
6	cup	flour
1	tablespoon	baking soda
1	tablespoon	ginger
1	teaspoon	clove
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	nutmeg
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	crisco
1	cup	molasses
1	cup	brown sugar
1/2	cup	water
1	each	egg
1	teaspoon	vanilla

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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