4 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR
1 1/2 TEASPOONS SALT
1 1/2 TEASPOONS GINGER
1/2 TEASPOON CLOVES
1/2 TEASPOON NUTMEG
1/4 TEASPOON ALLSPICE
1/3 CUP WATER
1/2 TEASPOON RUM FLAVORING
1 TEASPOON SODA
1 CUP DARK MOLASSES
1/2 CUP SHORTENING
1 CUP SUGAR
DIRECTIONS
Sift together flour, salt and spices.
Combine water and rum flavoring.
Add soda to molasses.
Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Then add half the flour mix, half the water mix and then half the molasses. Blend well and repeat.
Chill dough several hours, preferably overnight.
On well floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Bake on greased cookie sheet in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned, don't over bake. Let stand a few moments on cookie sheet before removing. Makes about 3 dozen 3 inch cookies.
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