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Molasses Christmas Cookies…Ensink Family Recipe

1 1/4 C shortening
1 1/4 C sugar

3/4 C molasses
1/4 C hot water

1 egg
2 tsp soda

2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger

1 1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp baking powder
5 1/4 C flour

Cream shortening with sugar. Mix molasses with hot water and add. Add rest of ingredients, be sure to mix well. Chill dough covered at least 4 hours, overnight is best. Roll dough to desired thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven 5 to 7 minutes on greased sheets. Frost and decorate at desired. Makes 6 - 7 dozen cookies.

Note - to keep batter from becoming sticky refrigerate unused dough while rolling and cutting out shapes. Be generous with flour while rolling out.