Ginger Geometrics

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Stir baking soda into molasses; set aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon and ginger; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine oil, sugar, egg and molasses in large mixing bowl; mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in flour mixture until well blended.
6. 6
   Press dough evenly into ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
7. 7
   Bake about 15 minutes or until just set. Do not overbake.
8. 8
   Cool on wire rack 15 minutes and cut into trapezoids or other shapes.
9. 9
   Decorate with colored icings, as desired.
10. 10
    Undecorated cookies freeze well.