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(Spice Cookies)

Servings: 6

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup shortening

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar thoroughly. Blend in

egg and molasses. Sift together the remaining ingredients. Stir

3/4-inch balls. Place

inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with the

bottom of a glass that has been greased and dipped into sugar.

350 degrees F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool

cookies on racks and store in airtight tins. Makes 4 dozen cookies.