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Whisk together dry ingredients in small bowl.
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In large bowl, beat shortening and sugar together.
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Beat in molasses.
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Beat in milk and vanilla.
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Gradually beat in flour mixture.
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It should be a barely crumbly mixture that is able to be pressed together.
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Press into ball and turn out onto sheet of plastic wrap.
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Make a cylinder shape with the dough that you will be able to slice into rounds later, wrap tight, and chill at least an hour.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Remove from plastic wrap and slice into 1/4 inch rounds using a sharp knife.
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Arrange about an inch apart onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
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If you are not using parchment paper, be sure to grease the cookie sheets.
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Arrange rounds on cookie sheet and/or parchment paper sheets, and allow to come to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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Bake for 12 minutes.
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I baked each batch for 12 minutes exactly and that was the perfect time - just keep an eye on them.
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Enjoy!
