Mable Apps Soft Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together shortening, molasses and water. Add egg.
Sift together remaining ingredients. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and let stand about 10 minutes. Roll out on lightly floured board to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with round cookie cutter. Bake in moderately hot oven at 400\u00b0 about 15 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.