Ingredients

1/2 cup solid shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 to 1 teaspoon powdered ginger

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

about 2&1/4 cups flour

Preparation

  1. Mix like other cokies.
  2. Ad enough flour to make stiff dough.
  3. Roll thin on a slightly floured board.
  4. Cut with cookie cutter.
  5. Place on greased cokie sheets.
  6. Bake in 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes.