1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 tsp. vinegar
3/4 c. undiluted evaporated milk or 1 c. sour cream
3 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses, beat well. Stir in vinegar, sour cream or evaporated milk. Mix and sift dry ingredients. Add to molasses mixture. Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.