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Ingredients

• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (I use butter flavored Crisco)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon star anise*
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cups flour