Mix together thoroughly ...

1/3 Cup Soft Shortening
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Egg
2/3 Cup molasses

Sift together and stir in ...

2 3/4 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 Teaspoon Ginger
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions ...

Chill dough for several hours.
Roll out onto floured board 1/8 - 1/4" Thick.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place on cookie sheet.

Bake at ...

375 degrees F for About 8-10 minutes.
Allow to cool five minutes.
Then place on wire grill.

Serve hot or cold.

Decorate, as you like, when cool.
We always double recipe.