Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 12 cup sugar
- 12 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 12 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 34 cup water
Instructions
- Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in molasses.
- Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into the shortening mixture in 3 parts, alternating with 1/4 cup water each time.
- Dough will be stiff.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the dough into 3 pieces and knead to warm slightly then roll out each piece about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes; use a straw to make a hole at the top if you're making an ornament.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
- Remove to cooling rack and let dry about 3 days.
- Decorate as desired.
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