Ingredients

The following ingredients have 48 Servings
  • 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/3 c. boiling water
  • Sugar

Instruction

  • In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt.
  • In large bowl, mix molasses, shortening and water. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; blend well. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough 1/4-in. thick on well-floured surface. Cut out with 3 1/2-in. cookie cutters; sprinkle with sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated 375 oven about 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.