From the kitchen of Stephanie Knewasser
Cream until light & creamy (about 3 minutes):
1/2 c butter
1/4 c crisco
1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
Add:
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Add:
3 c flour
1/2 tsp b. soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp b. powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
Mix until blended.
Chill dough.
Roll dough on a floured surface.
Cut with cookie cutters.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake @ 350 for 12 minutes or lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack.
Frosting optional.