Grandma'S Ginger Cookies("Thin And Crispy") - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
2 beaten eggs
flour to stiffen (about 4 c.)
1 Tbsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. soda, mixed with 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Preparation

In saucepan, bring shortening, sugar, molasses and salt to a slow boil until sugar melts.
Cool.
Add eggs after mixture cools. Add flour, spices and soda/vinegar mix.
Dough will be stiff. Roll out very thin (about 1/8-inch thickness).
If dough sticks, add small amounts of flour to board, pin or hands to keep from sticking.
Bake at 350\u00b0 about 7 to 8 minutes.
Cookies should be very thin and crispy.
Flavor will improve as they are stored in tins.