Ginger cookies

375 degrees
5-6 minutes
makes five dozen
1 cup of Crisco shortening
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup of molasses
2 table spoons of vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon of soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
*for extra spicy cookies( heap spoons )
2-3 teaspoons of ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon of ground cloves
5 cups of sifted all purpose flour

Cream together: shortening and sugar,
beat in egg,molasses and vinegar.
Sift together dry ingredients and spices *chill 3 hours*

Roll dough 3/8" thick on lightly floured surface.Cut in shapes.
Place on a greased cookie sheet( spray lightly with Pam if you want)
Bake 5-6 minutes at 375 degrees
cool slightly and remove to serving plate.For larger cookies (say 3") add a few minutes to cook time. makes five dozen