1/4 c Shortening 1/4 c Brown sugar 1/3 c Molasses 1/4 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Cinnamon 1/4 ts Cloves 1/4 ts Ginger 1 pn Nutmeg 1 pn Allspice 1 1/4 c Flour Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till well blended. Add molasses & beat again for a few seconds. Stir in the dry ingredients & spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition. Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly. Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches. Cut with cookie cutters & place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F. Makes 60. Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook