- 6 cups flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp salt
- 1tsp nutmeg
- 2 1/2 tsp ginger
- 2tsp cinnamon
- 1tsp cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp cardamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar (fine white)
- 1 1/2 cups molasses (light or fancy)
- 2 eggs
Method: Stir together all dry ingredients. Melt shortening in a large saucepan. ool slightly and add sugar, molasses, and eggs, and mix well. Gradually stir in half the flour mixture. Add remaining flour mixture and knead with hands. Divide dough into thirds, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour for easier handling. Remove, unwrap, and roll out on wax pape or parchment. Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes for cookies or 15 to 20 minutes for larger pieces.