5 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 tbsp. vinegar

Grease a cookie sheet. Stir together flour, soda, spices and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, molasses and vinegar; beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating well. cover; chill 3 hours or overnight. Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each 1/3 of dough to 1/8 inch thickness (keep remainder chilled). Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Cool 1 minute, remove to a wire rack. Makes 60. Chill dough overnight for best results.