Spicy Molasses Cookies

1 c Shortening

2 c Sugar

2 Eggs

3/4 c Dark molasses

1 1/2 ts Lemon extract

5 c Flour; sifted

1 tb Ground cinnamon

1 tb Ground ginger

1 ts Salt

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Baking soda

2 tb Vinegar

Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Beat in molasses and lemon extract. Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture with vinegar; mix well. Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/8" thick. Cut with floured 2" cookie cutter. Place cookies about 1 1/2" apart on greased baking sheets. Bake in 350 oven 6 to 8 minutes or until brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks. SOURCE: Farm Journal's Great Home Cooking In America (pg. 214)

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