Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. shortening, melted
2 Tbsp. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. molasses
1 beaten egg

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together.
Combine remaining ingredients thoroughly.
Add sifted ingredients; mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
Roll out on floured surface; cut and bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
If self-rising flour is used, omit salt, soda and baking powder.