Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten

Ingredients for Frosting:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring

Directions:

• Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; set aside.
• Blend together shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in molasses and egg.
• Stir in flour mixture just until combined.
• Refrigerate at least overnight.
• Divide dough into 4 portions.
• Roll out each portion to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
• Flour cookie cutters and cut into desired shapes.
• Arrange on greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes.
• Let cool on wire racks.
• For frosting, beat all ingredients until fluffy.
• Decorate as desired.

Makes 4 dozen.

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