Old-Fashion Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 eggs

Preparation

Sift together the first 6 ingredients.
Add shortening as you would for pastry.
Cut in well.
Add molasses and eggs.
Mix together.
Roll a teaspoonful into a ball and roll in sugar. Place on greased pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Store in airtight container.