Spice Cookies

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. soft shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 2 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve soda in hot water.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar and egg.
  3. 3
    Stir in hot water and soda mixture.
  4. 4
    Sift together and stir in the flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Drop spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375°.
  5. 5
    Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

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