This recipe is very similar to the one my Mom used. We lost the recipe but this one seems about right.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions:
Cream shortening with all the sugar gradually (cream thoroughly)
Blend in molasses
Sift 1 1/4 cups flour with spices and salt and stir into mixture
Add vinegar and remaining 2 1/4 cups flour, alternating with buttermilk
Chill dough in refrigerator, and then roll out to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured board
Dip gingerbread cookie cutter in flour each time before using and press firmly and evenly into dough
Place gingerbread boys on baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes in moderate oven (350-375 degrees F)
Place cookies on wire rack to cool
Ice/Frost & Enjoy!
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