Christmas Ginger Spice Cookies

Ingredients

 * 6 	cup 	flour
 * 1 	tbsp 	baking soda
 * 1 	tbsp 	ginger
 * 1 	tsp 	clove
 * 1 	tsp 	cinnamon
 * 1 	tsp 	nutmeg
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1 	cup 	Crisco
 * 1 	cup 	molasses
 * 1 	cup 	brown sugar
 * 1/2 	cup 	water
 * 1 		egg
 * 1 	tsp 	vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Mix flour, soda, spices and salt.


 * 1) Beat shortening, molasses, Sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well blended.


 * 1) Gradually beat in flour mixture.


 * 1) Will be soft.


 * 1) Divide into fourths.


 * 1) Pat each ¼ into 1" thick round.


 * 1) Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week.


 * 1) Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thick, cut with ginermen cutters and bake at 350 °F for 10-12 minutes.


 * 1) Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.


 * 1) Decorate with Royal icing.