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["In large bowl, combine shortening and molasses, blend well. Add all remaining cookie ingredients; mix well.", "Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.", "Heat oven to 350*.On well-floured surface, roll dough to 3/4"" thickness. cut with floured 2 1/2"" round cookie cutter.", "Place 1"" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350* for 6-9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute on sheet and remove to wire rack to cool completely.at least 10 minutes.", "In a 2 quart pan, combine water and gelatin. let stand at least 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, bring to a full rolling boil.", "Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes, without stirring. Temperature should read 220* on candy thermometer.", "Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, beat with electric mixer at low speed until foamy. Add baking powder and vanilla; beat on low speed for 5 minutes or until glossy and of spreading consistency.", "Spread frosting on underside of each cookie to within 1/2"" of edge. If desired, decorate each cookie.", "Let stand until frosting is set before storing.", "These sure bring back memories.", "IMPORTANT.GELATIN MUST BE SOAKED 5 MINUTES IN A COOL LIQUID BEFORE IT IS HEATED. WHILE IT SOAKS, THE GELATIN SOFTENS AND SWELLS, MAKING IT WASY TO DISSOLVE COMPLETELY WHEN IT'S HEATED."]
