MOTHER'S MOLASSES COOKIES

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Arm & Hammer Brand or Cow Brand Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon each ground cloves, allspice, and nutmeg
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vinegar and enough sweet milk to make 1/2 cup

Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together.

Cream shortening; add sugar gradually and cream until fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Beat in molasses.

Combine vinegar and milk; add alternately with dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Chill.

Roll about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick on floured board. Cut in desired shapes.

Bake on cooky sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. (moderate oven) for about 12 minutes.

Makes 3 to 4 dozen large cookies
Source:
Recipe Booklet - New Fashioned Old Fashioned Recipes, Church and Dwight Co., Inc., 1949