Ginger Snaps IV

==Ingredients==
* 1 cup molasses
* ½ teaspoon baking soda
* ½ cup shortening
* 1 tablespoon ginger
* 3¼ cups flour
* 1½ teaspoons salt
==Directions==
# Heat molasses to boiling-point and pour over shortening.
# Add dry ingredients mixed and sifted.
# Chill thoroughly.
# Toss one-fourth of mixture on a floured board and roll as thinly as possible; shape with a small round cutter, first dipped in flour.
# Place near together on a buttered sheet and bake in a moderate oven.
# Gather up the trimmings and roll with another portion of dough.
# During rolling, the bowl containing mixture should be kept in a cool place, or it will be necessary to add more flour to dough, which makes cookies hard rather than crisp and short.
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