Gingerbread Cookies
["1 1/2 c. dark molasses", "1 c. brown sugar, packed", "2/3 c. cold water", "1/3 c. shortening", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "7 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. ground allspice", "2 tsp. ground ginger", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon"]
["Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.", "Mix in remaining ingredients.", "Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter.", "Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes.", "Cool. Makes 2 1/2 dozen, 2 1/2-inch cookies.", "May be decorated."]
["dark molasses", "brown sugar", "cold water", "shortening", "baking soda", "salt", "all-purpose", "ground allspice", "ground ginger", "ground cloves", "ground cinnamon"]