Title: Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)
Categories: German Cookie Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Butter Or Margarine |
| 1/4 | c | Shortening |
| 1 | c | Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed |
| 1 | | Egg; Large |
| 1/4 | c | Molasses |
| 2 1/2 | c | Flour; Unbleached, Unsifted |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | ts | Baking Soda |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Ginger |
| 1/2 | ts | Cloves; Ground |
| 1/2 | ts | Allspice; Ground |
Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar thoroughly. Blend in egg and
molasses. Sift together the remaining ingredients. Stir into sugar
mixture. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased
baking sheets. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass that has been
greased and dipped into sugar. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F. oven for
12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on racks and store in airtight tins. Makes
4 dozen cookies.