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Ingredients
- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. vinegar
- 3 tsp. ginger
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 5 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- cinnamon flavored candies
Method
- Cream shortening; add sugar, molasses, egg and vinegar.
- Mix well.
- Combine flour, soda, salt and spices and add to molasses mixture.
- Shape dough into a ball and knead until smooth.
- Chill overnight.
- Divide dough.
- Roll to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
- Cut with 4 inch gingerbread cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 7 minutes.
- Makes about 12 gingerbread men.
