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Ginger Cookies (Gingerbread Men)

Course: Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Shortening
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Light Molasses
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger

Instructions

  • Bring shortening, sugar, molasses and vinegar to boiling. Cool and add egg. Add sifted dry ingredients; mix well. Chill.
  • Roll on lightly flowered surface. Cut to any desired shape. Bake on greased cookie sheet in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
  • Use this recipe for Gingerbread Men!