Molasses Elephant Cookies

2 ts Ground cinnamon

1 ts Ground ginger

1 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

1/2 c Vegetable shortening

1 c Sugar

3 Large eggs

1 c Light molasses

1/4 c Cider vinegar

Recipe by: Jo Anne Merrill

1. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.

Set aside. 2. Place shortening, sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Use an

1 hour or more.

3. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls,

3 inches apart, onto lightly greased

375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set when lightly touched.

4. Remove from cookie sheets and place on wire racks to cool