Moravian Ginger Cookies I

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 dash ground allspice

Directions

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice; blend into the creamed mixture. Work dough with hands until well blended. Cover and chill for about 4 hours. Dough must be thoroughly chilled to hold together.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out dough paper thin a little at a time. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake 5 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.