Gingerbread Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 5 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine together all dry ingredients except sugar and salt. Cream sugar, shortening and salt.
  2. 2
    Add egg, molasses and vinegar. Add dry ingredients; mix well.
  3. 3
    Chill about 3 hours.
  4. 4
    Roll to 1/8 inch on floured surface.
  5. 5
    Cut into shapes.
  6. 6
    Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 375° for 6 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool slightly, then remove from sheet.

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