Ginger Cookies(Over 100 Years Old) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
5 c. flour
2 tsp. soda, dissolved
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix ingredients together; let stand 1/2 hour in refrigerator. Roll
out on floured board.
Cut out shapes.
Bake at 350\u00b0\tfor 12 minutes.
Cool on pan a few minutes before removing.