Old-Fashioned Spicy Cookies(Family Favorite)

• 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/3 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 c. dark molasses
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. granulated sugar

1. Sift together the flour, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice.
2. Combine water and rum flavoring.
3. Add soda to molasses. Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
4. Add half the dry ingredients, half the water and rum flavoring, then half the molasses, blending well after each addition.
5. Repeat; chill dough for several hours or overnight.
6. On well-floured surface, roll 1/4-inch thick and cut with a 3-inch cutter.
7. Bake on a greased cookie sheet in a moderate oven (375u0b0) for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned; watch carefully so they do not burn.
8. Let stand a few minutes, then remove.
9. Makes about 3 dozen.

flour, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, water, rum flavoring, soda, dark molasses, shortening, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=983260 (may not work)