Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg yolk

Method

  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Combine shortening, sugar, molasses and egg yolk and beat.
  • Add to dry ingredients, mix well. Chill overnight.
  • Roll out and cut.
  • Dough will be crumbly, but gets moist as you work it.
  • Bake at 375° for 8 minutes on greased cookie sheet.
  • Decorate it desired.