1/3 c. Crisco, melted
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. dark molasses
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream Crisco and sugar together; add egg and molasses and mix well. Mix remaining ingredients. Wrap dough mixture in wax paper and chill overnight. Roll out on floured board to 1/4-inch and cut out. Place on sprayed cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool before decorating. Double or triple recipe.