Mix @dark molasses{1.5%cups}, @brown sugar{1%cup}, @cold water{2/3%cup}, and @vegetable shortening{1/3%cup}. Cover and refrigerate for at least ~{2%hours}.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll out dough and cut with #cookie-cutters{}.

Bake for 10 to ~{12%minutes}.

While they are still warm, spread evenly with lemon glaze.

Cool before frosting with Royal icing.