1/2 c Shortening 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Soda
1/2 c Molasses, light 1/2 ts Ginger, ground
1/2 tb Vinegar 1/2 ts Cinnamon, ground
1 Egg; beaten Chocolate, semisweet morsels
3 c Flour, all-purpose
Bring shortening,, sugar, molasses, and vinegar to a boil; cool. Add
beaten eggs. Combine flour, salt, soda, ginger, and cinnamon; add to
liquid mixture. Mix well and chill. Roll to 1/8″ thickness on
lightly floured board. Follow a pattern or use a cookie cutter ot
shape gingerbread boys. Use chocolate morsels for eyes, nose, mouth,
and buttons. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees
for 12 to 15 minutes.
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, June, 1973.
Yields
2 dozen