INGREDIENTS
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½ c butter flavor shortening
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½ c butter
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1c granulated sugar
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1 ¼c unsulphered molasses
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2 eggs
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1 tsp. flavoring extract such as vanilla or orange
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5-5 ½c all-purpose flour {sometimes even six}
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground ginger
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3 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 ½ tsp ground cloves
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2 tsp ground nutmeg
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¼- ½ tsp ground white pepper {optional}