Christmas Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

First bowl
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup molasses
Second bowl
1 large egg
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Mix first bowl ingredients together until it becomes a creamy brown batter.
Sift second bowl ingredients; add to the wet batter a little at a time.
Mix together until it becomes a crumby dough.
Make the dough into a ball and chill for an hour.
When ready, cover the dough in flour and place on a heavy floured surface.
Knead dough with the palms of your hand and roll it out.
Cut into desired shapes.
Cook for 10-15 minute until golden brown.