Ginger Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening or 1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
4 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Preparation

Cream sugar, shortening, add eggs.
Beat well.
Add molasses and dry ingredients to make a stiff dough.
Form into 3 or 4 rolls about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap dough in waxed paper and put in icebox to chill for atleast 2 hours.
Slice dough into 1/8-inch slices or larger, place on greased baking sheet.
Bake in 375\u00b0F oven for 8-10 minutes or until done.
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.