Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a small bowl combine flour, ginger, baking powder, cloves (optional), cinnamon and nutmeg. set aside. in small saucepan heat over low heat: butter, both sugars and syrup until butter is melted in with the rest of the ingredients. pour in a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minute. stir syrup mixture in with flour mixture with 1/4 of a cup of water. cover with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for an hour. preheat oven to 350°f. roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thick, using a cookie cutter. bake on baking paper sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. decorate with sultanas etc. bake for 5-10 minutes. eat!

Target recipe: mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses. next, add egg and beat completely. combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments. beat well after each addition. refrigerate the dough until cold. roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. use cookie cutters to form the figures. place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.