Gingerbread Cookies

This post is for Lynne.  These gingerbread cookies are so good and were included on her Christmas cookie plate...then she requested the recipe, so here it is:   (I usually double the recipe)

1/2 C shortening
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C dark molasses (mild flavor)
1/4 C water
2 1/2 C flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp allspice

Combine shortening, sugar, molasses, and water.
Combine dry ingredients and mix into wet mixture.
Chill dough for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375.
Roll dough to about 1/4" thick.
Using cookie cutters, cut into desired shape.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Make sure they are not overcooked!  Soft gingerbread is more yummy than crunchy gingerbread (in my opinion, at least!)

Happy Holidays!