Gingerbread cookies

Another fabulous recipe from the kitchen of Lori Guerrero (Megan's MIL) who is queen bee of cookie recipes in Houston. This is a great gingerbread dough that can be shaped whatever way you want for houses or people. Enjoy!!

• 1 c. Shortening
• 1 c. Sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 c. Molasses
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cloves

Cream Shortening and sugar; add egg, molasses, and vinegar. Sift together dry ingredients and spices, then add to creamed mixture. Chill 2-3 hours (or throw it in the freezer for a bit)


Roll out and bake at 375* for 5-6 minutes or longer if you are doing large house pieces...