Directions:

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt. In large bowl, mix molasses, shortening, water and butter. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; blend well. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick on well-floured surface. Cut out with 3 1/2-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven at 375 F. for about 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.