Spicy Molasses christmas cookies from:The Wonderful World of Cooking

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and molasses. Beat well. Mix and sift dry ingredients. Stir in. Mix well. Chill for 8 hours. Roll dough into 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in fnacy shapes. Decorate with sugar, nuts, and candied cherries if desired. Bake at 375 Deg.F. for 10 minutes Makes about 12 dozen cookies.