Ginger Snaps I

==Ingredients==
* 1 cup molasses
* ½ cup butter or shortening
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 cups flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 teaspoons ginger
==Directions==
# Heat the molasses and shortening. 
# Mix and sift the dry ingredients and add to first mixture. 
# Thoroughly chill, toss on lightly floured board and roll out very thin. 
# Cut as desired. 
# The bowl containing the remaining dough must be keep in a cool place or it will be necessary to add more flour. Excess flour will make the cookies hard and unattractive. 
# Put on greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven (320-390°F.) twelve to fifteen minutes.
Category:Cookie Recipes