Moravian Ginger Cookies I Recipe

In a medium bowl cream together the shortening brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Sift together the flour baking soda salt cinnamon ginger cloves nutmeg and allspice; blend into the creamed mixture. Work dough with hands until well blended. Cover and chill for about 4 hours. Dough must be thoroughly chilled to hold together.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out dough paper thin a little at a time. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake 5 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven or until lightly browned.