3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 tbsp. vinegar
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg

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