Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening (not oleo)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 tsp. soda, mixed into 1 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, beating in one at a time.
Add soda and molasses mixture, then spices and flour. Chill dough.