Christmas Ginger Cookies I

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
Mix flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening, molasses, sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Will be soft. Divide into fourths. Pat each ¼ into 1" thick round. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week. Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thick, cut with ginermen cutters and bake at 350 °F for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with royal icing.