Petes Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 Cup – Shortning
• 1 Cup – Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 Cup – Molasses
• 1 Tbsp – Vinegar
• 5 Cups – Flour
• 1 1/2 Tbsp – Baking Soda
• 1 Tbsp – Cloves
• 1 Tbsp – Cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp – Ginger
• 1/2 Tbsp – Salt

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg, molasses, and vinegar, beat well and dry ingredients. Stir well. Pinch a small ball then flaten in. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake 375° for 5 – 6 minutes.