1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 T. vinegar
5 c. sifted enriched flour
1 1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
3/4 T. ginger
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. cloves
Cream shortening with sugar. Stir in egg, molasses, and vinegar; beat well. Sift dry ingredients; stir in. Chill 3 hours. On floured surface roll to 1/8 inch. Cut in shapes. Place 1 inch apart on greased cooky sheet. Bake at 375 degrees about 6 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from cooky sheet. Cool on rack. Makes about 8 dozen.
Submitted by Marion Richards
She served these frosted. She also makes them and freezes them for a later date. (Don't frost before freezing.) These cookies were her family's favorite for years!
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