Recipes
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
(add an extra pinch/sprinkle of cinnamon and clove)
Beat shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and egg in large bowl until blended; mix in remaining ingredients.
Refrigerate dough 2 to 3 hours.
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4" thickness; cut into decorative shapes with 2 to 3 inch cookie cutters.
Bake on greased and lightly flour dusted cookie sheets until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Lightly sprinkle with white sugar while hot and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
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| Amount Per Serving | |
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| Calories | 142 |
| Calories from Fat | 115 |
| Total Fat | 12.8g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g |
| Cholesterol | 27mg |
| Sodium | 462mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.8g |
| Protein | 5.4g |