1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
2 tbsp. vinegar (apple cider)
5 c. flour
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tbsp. baking soda

Cream sugar and shortening. Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. Roll into balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. press with wet glass bottom, dipped in sugar. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.