1.
In a
mixing
bowl,
beat
shortening
with
an
electric
mixer
on
medium
to
high
speed
for
30
seconds.
Add
sugar,
baking
powder,
ginger,
baking
soda,
cinnamon,
and
cloves.
Beat
untill
combined,
scraping
bowl.
Beat
in
the
molasses,
egg,
and
vinegar
untill
combined.
Beat
in
as
much
of
the
flour
as
you
can
with
the
mixer.
Stir
in
remaining
flour.
Divide
dough
in
half.
Cover
and
chill
for
3
hours
or
until
easy
to
handle.
2.
Grease
a
cookie
sheet;
set
aside.
On a
lightly
floured
surface,
roll
half
of
the
dough
at a
time
to
1/8-inch
thick.
Using
a
1-1/2
inch
cookie
cutter,
cut
into
desired
shapes.
Place
one
inch
apart
on
the
prepared
cookie
sheet.
Add
holes
at
hands
using
a
straw
(as
directed
in
step
2 on
the
first
page).
3.
Bake
in a
375
degree
F
oven
for
5 to
6
minutes
or
until
edges
are
lightly
browned.
Cool
on
cookie
sheet
1
minute.
Transfer
cookies
to a
wire
rack
and
let
cool.
If
desired,
decorate
cookies
with
icing
and
candies.
Makes
36
to
48
cookies.
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