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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| salted butter: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| baking soda: 1 Tbl |
| water: 3/4 cup (boiling) |
| vanilla extract: 1 Tbl (optional) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| cream of tartar: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| ginger (minced): 1/2 tsp |
| whole cloves: 1/2 tsp |
Long Johns
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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- Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
- Blend in molasses and egg.
- Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
- Add vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
- Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
- Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
- Bake 375 8-10 mins.