Prep dough: Mix molasses, brown sugar, water, and shortening. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours.

Bake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough quarter-inch thick on floured countertop. Cut with floured cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until no indentation remains when touched, about 9 minutes. Cool.