Ingredients
2 cups molasses2 cups dark corn syrup1/2 cup shortening, melted2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon cold water10 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon powdered star anise1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegDash salt
Preparation
Combine the first five ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured 2-in. cookie cutters; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
