Christmas Ginger Cookies I

== Ingredients ==
* 6 cup flour
* 1 tbsp baking soda
* 1 tbsp ginger
* 1 tsp clove
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1 tsp nutmeg
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 cup Crisco
* 1 cup molasses
* 1 cup brown sugar
* ½ cup water
* 1 egg
* 1 tsp vanilla
== Directions ==
# Mix flour, soda, spices and salt.
# Beat shortening, molasses, sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well blended.
# Gradually beat in flour mixture.
# Will be soft.
# Divide into fourths.
# Pat each ¼ into 1" thick round.
# Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week.
# Roll on lightly floured surface to ⅛" thick, cut with gingermen cutters and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
# Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
# Decorate with Royal Icing.
Category:Cookie Recipes