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Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 2 1/2 c. flour

Instructions

  • Beat shortening with an electric mixer for 3O seconds. Add baking powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves; beat until combined well.
  • Add molasses, vinegar, and egg; beat until well combined. Beat in half the flour then stir the rest in with a wooden spoon. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or until dough is no longer sticky.
  • Roll the dough onto lightly floured surface until 1/4" thick. Use cookie cutters to make shapes and place on greased cookies sheets.
  • Bake 6-7 minutes at 375°. (I turned it down to 350° because my oven gets a little hotter than most.) Allow to cool before frosting and decorating.