Gingerbread Boys

11 ingredients
12 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Beat well.
  4. 4
    Sift dry ingredients and stir into molasses mixture.
  5. 5
    Chill 3 hours.
  6. 6
    On floured surface, roll out to 1/8-inch thick.
  7. 7
    Cut out with cookie cutter.
  8. 8
    Place on cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Bake at 375° for 6 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool slightly.
  11. 11
    Remove from cookie sheet.
  12. 12
    Makes about 8 dozen.

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