Ginger Cookies

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 c. flour (may have to add a little more)
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 4 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar, spices, shortening, molasses, salt and eggs.
  2. 2
    Add soda, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water.
  3. 3
    Let dough stand for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Form into small balls.
  5. 5
    Drop on cookie sheet; flatten each ball and sprinkle with sugar.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 3 dozen.

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