Susan'S Rolled Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. vinegar
5 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
Sift dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture.
Chill 3 hours.
Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut in shapes.
Place 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 370\u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove to rack.
Makes about 5 dozen.