Ingrients & Directions
1 c Molasses
1/2 c Shortening
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
1 ts Ginger
2 1/4 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
Heat the molasses until it becomes runny.Remove from heat and add the
1/2 cup shortening,baking soda and beat until it is foamy.Add the
flour,baking powder,salt and ginger.Mix well.Chill the mixture and
roll out thin.Cut out cookies using a glass drenched in flour and
arrange on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes .Check cookies
at 5 minutes.
Yields
15 Servings