Ginger Bread cookies!!

Cookies  For Gingers!!!8)8) ha ha Common Lighten up!

1

cup packed brown sugar

1/3

cup shortening

1 1/2

cups dark molasses

2/3

cup cold water

7

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons baking soda

2

teaspoons ground ginger

1

teaspoon ground allspice

1

Cookies

1

cup packed brown sugar

1/3

cup shortening

1 1/2

cups dark molasses

2/3

cup cold water

7

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons baking soda

2

teaspoons ground ginger

1

teaspoon ground allspice

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon ground cloves

1/2

teaspoon salt

Frosting and Decorations

4

cups powdered sugar

1

teaspoon vanilla

4

to 5 tablespoons half-and-half

Food colors, if desired

Raisins or chocolate chips, if desired

Assorted candies, if desired

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon ground cloves

1/2

teaspoon salt

Frosting and Decorations

4

cups powdered sugar

1

teaspoon vanilla

4

to 5 tablespoons half-and-half

Food colors, if desired

Raisins or chocolate chips, if desired

Assorted candies, if desired