4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1½ tsp ginger
½ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
1½ cups molasses
½ cup shortening, melted
¼ cup margarine, melted
½ cup boiling water
Sift together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Combine molasses, shortening, margarine and water in large bowl. Add dry ingredients to liquid and blend well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
Turn onto well-floured board. Roll to ¼“ thickness. Cut with 3½” floured
cookie cutter. Sprinkle with sugar and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 12 minutes. Cool on racks
Makes about 3 dozen
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