Gingerbread Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   In saucepan combine sugar, shortening and molasses.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining ingredients in order listed; blend well.
6. 6
   Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut with cookie cutters.
8. 8
   Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 10 to 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool and decorate as desired.