Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dark molasses 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup cold water 1/3 cup shortening 7 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions: Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortenung. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees farenheit. Roll dough 1/4 inch inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until no indentation remains when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and decorate to taste. Makes about 30 cookies.
