Old Fashioned Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Heat molasses and shortening.
Mix and sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture (need not wait to cool).
Thoroughly chill, toss on lightly floured board, roll very thin and cut. Handle quickly and do not let get warm.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.