In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light, ... flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, mustard, cardamom, ... size of each cookie.
If you are using self ... tablespoons milk. Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Chill ... 8 minutes. Trim cookies as desired. For gingerbread men, ... 2 dozen regular cookies.