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3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups molasses
5 tablespoons boiling water
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix shortening, molasses, and boiling water and mix until creamy. Mix and sift dry ingredients before adding to shortening mixture. Chill dough for at least 8 hours before attempting to work with it. Roll dough out to 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shape. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until done. | 