Joe Froggers

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   In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, whisk molasses, hot water and rum. In another bowl, whisk the flour, salt, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating after each addition. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or until easy to handle.

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls and place 3 in. apart on greased

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   . Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

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   Bake 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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