Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1/4 c. hot water
5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and spices.
Add sugar.
Stir in molasses and water.
Add flour, soda and salt to molasses mix.
Chill for several hours.
Roll to 1/8-inch diameter on greased sheet and bake 6 to 8 minutes at 350\u00b0.