Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Sift flour, then measure.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together; set aside.
Cream shortening.
Stir sugar and molasses into shortening.
Add egg yolk; mix well.
Stir in flour mixture.
Chill dough.
Roll 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board or pastry cloth.
Cut cookies.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool and decorate.