1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. molasses
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 egg, beaten
5 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Stir in molasses, vinegar, and egg. Stir together and add the remaining ingredients. Chill mixture overnight. Divide dough into fourths. Roll one part of dough at a time on floured board, 1/8" thick. Refrigerate remainder. Cut out boys with sharp cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees about 6 minutes. Cool slightly and remove. Keep in air tight container.