Gingerbread Man Or Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. sour milk
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Stir in molasses. Add 1 1/4 cups flour sifted with soda, salt and spices.
Stir thoroughly.
Add remaining flour alternately with milk and vinegar (mixed).
Chill dough.
Roll about 1/3-inch thick on floured board.
Use ginger boy cutter.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Yields 26 boys.