Rolled Gingerbread Cookies

Cream together: 1 cup shortening
                           1 cup granulated sugar

Blend in:             1 cup molasses
                            1 egg
                            2 TBLs vinegar

Stir together:       5 cups flour
                            1 1/2 tsp. salt
                            2-3 tsp ground ginger
                            1 tsp ground cinnamon
                            1 tsp ground cloves

Blend four mixture with other ingredients.
Chill for 3 hours
Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface
Cut out shapes
Place one inch apart on greased cookie sheet
Bake at 375 for 4-5 minutes
Cool slightly and remove to rack
Makes 8 dozen 2 inch cookies.