1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. dark molasses
2 tbsp. vinegar
5 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves

Cream butter; add sugar gradually. Beat in eggs, molasses, and vinegar. Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Chill (3 hours in freezer, or in refrigerator overnight). Roll 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface; cut into desired shapes. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 5-15 minutes, depending upon size and thickness of cookie. Watch edges, done when edges start to brown.