Ingredients:

1 ½ cups brown sugar

¾ cups white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

3 cups flour

½ cup water

1 cup shortening

2 Tablespoons cream

1 teaspoon cloves

1 Tablespoon ginger

Directions:

Boil brown sugar and water until it strings then add 1 teaspoon soda. ( It will fizz after you add the soda).  Then mix sugar, shortening, eggs, cream and spices with flour. Let dough chill two or more hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface and cut with Christmas cookie cutters.  Sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes - or until done.