JoJo’s Ginger Bread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Crisco stick
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 2 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add molasses and water.
3. Add baking soda, spices, and flour.
4. Chill 2 hours or overnight.
5. Roll out 1/4 inch thick in a floured surface and cut shapes.
6. Bake at 375 degrees on parchment paper for 10 minutes. (They took 6 minutes in a convection oven. Just keep an eye on them!)

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