1 C Butter
1 C Sugar
1   Egg
1 C Molasses
2 T Vinegar
5 C Flour
1 1/2 t Baking Soda
1/2 t Salt
2-3 t Ginger
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Cloves

Directions

Cream together butter and sugar.
Stir in eggs, molasses & vinegar.
Beat well.  Add dry ingredients.
Chill at least 3 hours.
Roll out dough to 1/8\\\" and cut out shapes.
Bake 350 approx. 12 1/2 minutes.
Cool slightly before removing
from cookie sheet.



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