Lemon-Molasses Cookies

• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract

1. Stir together flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add molasses, egg, and extract; beat well.
4. Stir in flour mixture until well blended.
5. Wrap airtight.
6. Chill overnight or at least 2 hours until firm enough to roll.
7. Cut dough in thirds; roll out each third (keeping remainder in refrigerator) on lightly floured pastry cloth or other surface about 1/8-inch thick.
8. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
9. With spatula, transfer to lightly greased baking sheet, keeping cookies 1/4-inch apart.
10. Repeat with remainder of dough and scraps.
11. Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 6-7 minutes or until light brown.
12. Remove to racks to cool.
13. Frost when cool.
14. Store airtight in cool place.
15. (Can be used for Christmas ornaments by making a small hole near the top of each cookie with a toothpick before baking.).

flour, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, dark molasses, egg, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-molasses-cookies-167358 (may not work)