Gingerbread Cookies

Ingrédients

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 cup molasses

2 eggs

4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ginger

2 tsp cloves

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Beat together shortening, sugar, and molasses. Beat in eggs.

2. Mix together the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to sugar and egg mixture.

3. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

4. Frost if desired.