Combine the flour, spices and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar.
Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water and add to the creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the molasses.
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Cover and chill for 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350oF. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
On a floured surface roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
Using 1 3/4 inch round cookie cutters (or whatever you want to use) cut out cookies and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until dry looking and firm to the touch.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Decorate with frosting if desired.
Number of cookies depends on size of cutters - this makes a lot.
Prep time includes chiling time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	889.06 Kcal (3722 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.65g	41%
Cholesterol	14.35mg	5%
Sodium	929.48mg	39%
Potassium	1072.87mg	23%
Total Carbs	151.84g	51%
Sugars	74.08g	296%
Dietary Fiber	3.22g	13%
Protein	10.17g	20%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	172.7mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	376.86 Kcal (1578 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.3g	41%
Cholesterol	6.08mg	5%
Sodium	393.99mg	39%
Potassium	454.77mg	23%
Total Carbs	64.36g	51%
Sugars	31.4g	296%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	13%
Protein	4.31g	20%
Iron	1.9mg	25%
Calcium	73.2mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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