Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Bring shortening, sugar, molasses and vinegar to a boil. Cool; add egg.
Mix dry ingredients; add to hot mixture, mixing well.
Chill.
On a lightly floured surface, roll thin cookies, 1/8-inch.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Cool 5 minutes.
Frost and/or decorate.
Place in plastic bags and tie with ribbon.
Good to eat and/or to decorate Christmas tree.