1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses syrup
1 egg
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt

Mix first 5 ingredients well. Sift flour, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Add to syrup mixture. Stir well and drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Press down with a cold wet cloth over bottom of glass. Cook 15 minutes at 400 degrees.