I have fond memories of making Christmas cookies with my mom, grandma, and brother. Great messes were made, but it was fabulous to have that time together talking and singing Christmas songs. It's a tradition that I still do with my girls.
1 c shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 c molasses
2 T vinegar
5 c flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
pinch of salt
2-3 t cinnamon
1 t ground cloves
Cream shortening (or margarine) and sugar. Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar. Put dry ingredient in another bowl and mix well. It will be still dough. Be sure everything is blended together well.Put a cover on bowl and chill 3 hours. Take a manageable amount of dough out at a time, flour a cutting board and flour rolling pin, and gently roll dough into thickness that you think will work. Dip cookie cutters in dough on one side, then cut into shapes. Place 1 inch apart on greased sheet. Bake at 375 for 5-6 mins. Check often to make sure you don't overcook. Cool and take off cookie sheet. Frost and enjoy!
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