Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

5 oz sugar
1/2 cup butter shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon molasses
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 375 F. Beat shortening on high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat until combined

Mix in molasses, egg, and vinegar until combined.

Beat in flour with mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

Chill for 3 hours.

Grease cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 6 minutes (gingerbread people 6 to 8 minutes).

Edges should be browned. Cool for 1 minute then transfer to wire rack until completely cooled.