Grampa'S Gingies

• 4 Tablespoons Crisco
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cold water

1. In a food processor, cream crisco, add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in mollases.
2. Sift flour with spices and salt. Stir 1/2 into molasses mixture alternating with the 1/4 cup water. Mix last of flour in by hand.
3. Dissolve baking soda in 1 1/2 Tablespoons water and blend in dough.
4. Chill dough, then roll out 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured board. Form "Gingies" with 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.
5. Place gingies far apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes in a moderate (350) oven. Do not overbake. Frost, serve, enjoy!

crisco, brown sugar, molasses, cold water, flour, allspice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, cold water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/grampas-gingies-1212693 (may not work)