Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Method

  • Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar, butter and shortening. Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Add molasses and vinegar. Mix well.
  • Cover and chill dough overnight.
  • Roll out a small amount of dough to 1/8 (or less) inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10 minutes or until light brown.