Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. soda, dissolve in 5 Tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
4 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix and place in refrigerator for a while, then roll and cut. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.