Crispy and very thin.
Original recipe makes 5 dozen
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 45 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 1.4 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Sodium: 51 mg
