Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dark molasses 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup cold water 1/3 cup shortening 7 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions: Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite shaped cutter.
Place about 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until no indentation remains when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Decorate with decorators' frosting , if desired.
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