Recipe Name Classic spice cookies Submitted by mia Recipe Description This is a classic recipe that is perfect for tea or anytime. Quantity 60 Quantity Unit cookies Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 6 Ready In (minutes) 26

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup, packed brown sugar 1/3 cup molasses 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Steps Sequence Step 1 Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar %26 beat till well blended. 2 Add molasses %26 beat again for a few seconds. 3 Stir in the dry ingredients %26 spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition. 4 Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly. 5 Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches. 6 Cut with cookie cutters %26 place on greased cookie sheets. 7 Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F.