LONG JOHNS

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Make and share this Long Johns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6-7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
Blend in molasses and egg.
Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
Add vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake 375 8-10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.8, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 1161.3, Carbohydrate 139.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 64.8, Protein 9.8