Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 5 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves

Method

  • Cream together shortening, sugar and salt.
  • Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar.
  • Beat well.
  • Sift dry ingredients and stir into molasses mixture.
  • Chill 3 hours.
  • On floured surface, roll out to 1/8-inch thick.
  • Cut out with cookie cutter.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 6 minutes.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Remove from cookie sheet.
  • Makes about 8 dozen.