Long Johns

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
  2. 2
    Blend in molasses and egg.
  3. 3
    Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
  4. 4
    Add vanilla.
  5. 5
    Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
  6. 6
    Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. 7
    A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
  8. 8
    Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
  9. 9
    Bake 375 8-10 mins.

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