Ginger Cookie Bars

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• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla. Beat on MEDIUM speed until smooth.
3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Mix on LOW speed until blended.
4. Spread in an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.