Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 beaten egg
3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Bring shortening, sugar, molasses and vinegar to a boil. Cool.
Add egg.
Sift dry ingredients.
Add to egg mixture.
Mix well; chill.
Roll and cut out.
Bake on greased cookie sheets at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.