• 1/2 cups shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar (fine white)
  • 3/4 cup light molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour (sifted)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves

Stir together melted shortening, sugar, and molasses. Add the egg. Add dry ingredients and mix well. This recipe will make enough dough for one cottage.

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