"My grandsons started cooking by helping their grandpa mix up waffle and pancake batter. They also liked to make these nicely spiced cookies, which are fun to decorate with raisins and candies.—Shelia Hanauer, Reidsville, North Carolina..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup molasses
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1 egg
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg