Main Ingredients:

1 cup packed dark brown sugar3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses1/4 cup shortening1 tablespoon butter, softened1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 cup water

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2. Cream together the sugars, molasses, shortening, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.3. In another large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.4. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and beat while adding the water. Continue to mix until ingredients are incorporated. 5. Measure a heaping teaspoon of dough at time. Roll the dough into a sphere between the palms of your hands then press the dough onto the cookie. Flatten to about 1/8-inch thick.6. Bake cookies for 10-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown and cookies are crispy when cool. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)Makes 120 (10 dozen) cookies.

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