Ginger Cookies

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring shortening, sugar, molasses and vinegar to a boil. Cool; add egg.
  2. 2
    Mix dry ingredients; add to hot mixture, mixing well.
  3. 3
    Chill.
  4. 4
    On a lightly floured surface, roll thin cookies, 1/8-inch.
  5. 5
    Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 12 minutes at 375°.
  6. 6
    Cool 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Frost and/or decorate.
  8. 8
    Place in plastic bags and tie with ribbon.
  9. 9
    Good to eat and/or to decorate Christmas tree.

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