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Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

Make snappy ginger folk or ginger critters with this soft, spicy, and delicious recipe.  It is, by far, my favorite recipe to make during the holidays.  The creative possibilities are endless ! Classic Gingerbread Man Ingredients ½          cup shortening 2 ½       cups all-purpose flour ½          cup white sugar ½          cup molasses 1           egg 2           teaspoons ginger 1           tablespoon vinegar 1           teaspoon baking powder 1           teaspoon cinnamon ½          teaspoon cloves ½          teaspoon baking soda Directions In a mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add about half the flour, the sugar, molasses, egg, ginger, vinegar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda.  Beat until thoroughly combined, and then beat in remaining flour.  Cover and chill for 3 hours or until dough is easy to handle. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Divide the chilled dough in ha