Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir together flour and baking soda, salt and spices.
Combine milk and vinegar.
Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add egg and molasses. Beat well.
Add the evaporated milk and vinegar alternately with the dry ingredients. Mix well.
Drop from spoon onto greased baking sheet leaving 3/4 inch between them.
Bake at 375°F until slightly brown on edges or about 10 minutes, depending on size of cookies; watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
Remove with a spatula to cool on wire rack.
Submitted by: CM
